Hawaii Family Law Rules
Hawaii Family Law Rules
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Understanding and Calculating Child Support in Hawaii
Learn about the guidelines for child support in Hawaii, and how the amounts can be modified.
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Understanding and Calculating Alimony in Hawaii
Divorcing couples often have to discuss custody, child support, and spousal support. If one spouse earns more than the other, the court may order the higher-earner to financially support the other.
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We’ve all heard the horror stories about divorce—the bitter arguments, the sky-high attorney fees, the endless court appearances, the traumatized children. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Learn about the process of uncontested divorce in Hawaii.
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The Basics of Annulment in Hawaii
Overview of Annulment This article focuses on "civil annulments" not "religious annulments," which can only be granted by a church or clergy member. Civil annulments and divorces are similar in the sense that they make a determination about marital status.
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Prenuptial Agreements in Hawaii
If you are about to get married, you may wonder whether you need a prenuptial agreement to protect your assets. Today, many couples enter into prenuptial agreements to remove uncertainty about how their property and financial obligations will be resolved in the event of a divorce.
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How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody in Hawaii
Every year, more than 3 million children witness domestic violence in their homes. Children that witness family violence are more likely to be victims or abusers themselves as adults. For this reason, courts pay close attention to claims of domestic violence when awarding custody to parents. This article
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How Do I File for Divorce in Hawaii?
Here are the basic forms you'll need to file and steps you'll need to take to start the divorce process in Hawaii.
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Hawaii Divorce: Dividing Property
One of the challenges divorcing couples must face is dividing their marital property and assigning marital debts. Hawaii law requires a division of property in divorce to be equitable, meaning that it must be fair but not necessarily equal.