How Divorce Works in Hilo Family Court
For many people, filing for divorce is unfamiliar territory. Questions about custody, property, finances, and court procedures can quickly become overwhelming — especially when trying to navigate the Hawaiʻi Family Court system on the Big Island. If you are considering divorce in Hilo or elsewhere on the Big Island, understanding how the process generally works […]
What Is Divorce Mediation in Hawai‘i?
A calmer way to move forward when your marriage ends. Divorce isn’t easy — but it doesn’t always have to mean a full-blown courtroom battle. Here in Hawai‘i, many couples are choosing a more peaceful way to end their marriage: divorce mediation. If you’re wondering what that means (and whether it’s right for you), this […]
What is the Automatic Restraining Order in a Hawaii Divorce?
In a divorce in Hawaii, one may hear about the “Automatic Restraining Order.” The Automatic Restraining Order (or “ARO”) in Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 580-10.5 is an order of the Court that automatically takes effect in divorce cases. The purpose of the ARO is to maintain the status quo between the parties and protect marital […]
Easiest and Hardest States for Divorce, According to the HuffPo
The Huffington Post has a fun chart showing the “easiest” and “hardest” U.S. States to get a divorce. The HuffPo’s assessment it should be noted, is based solely on the divorce filing fee of a state, and the minimum processing time for a divorce in that state. The ease/difficulty guide does not take into account other laws regarding […]
Can Your Marriage Withstand Social Media?
According to a recent study by the University of Missouri, there is a correlation between Twitter usage and divorce. Specifically, higher amounts of Twitter usage was linked to higher conflict between couples. Unsurprisingly, a 2013 report in the Journal of Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking found similar results from excessive Facebook use. This news surely comes as […]
Divorce Issues Checklist
A helpful tool when trying to settle your divorce When thinking about your contested or uncontested divorce, it is important to have thought about the different issues that will arise. Below is a handy checklist of the important issues in a divorce. Note that this is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list, but a good […]
Divorce, Brought to You by the Letter “D”
Sesame Street Takes on Divorce Parents who are splitting up, it’s time to tune into the Muppets: Sesame Street is tackling divorce. Apparently this is a topic that the Children’s Television Workshop tried to address 20 years ago, going so far as writing and shooting an episode in the 90’s, only to find that it […]
Marriage and divorce, tech style
Lawyers often speak about how the law is a living thing, and how it evolves over time. This applies to the field of divorce/family law as well. One of the factors in the evolution of the law is the influence of technology. Some examples: A Maryland court recently held that a 1993 marriage conducted over […]
The Recession’s Impact on Divorce
A lot of debate about whether the Recession’s impact on divorce. Specifically, whether the Recession INCREASED or DECREASED divorce. Finally, an answer: we don’t really know. http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2012/05/02/divorce-and-the-great-recession/ Nevertheless, the Pew discussion on what we can extract is interesting material.
Hawaii Civil Union Divorces
HAWAII CIVIL UNION DIVORCES Hawaii enacted its Civil Unions statute (Hawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 572B) effective January 1, 2012, which allows for same-sex couples to enter into civil unions, with the same rights as married couples. In conjunction with this, the Hawaii Family Court has issued its forms for Civil Union Divorce Actions (CUDAs) and […]