The Adoption Process in Hawai’i: What Families Need to Know

Adoption in Hawai‘i: A Legal Path to Building Family Adoption is both a legal and emotional journey. For many families, it’s a way to provide a child with stability, security, and love — while also forming lasting family bonds recognized by law. In Hawai‘i, all adoptions are governed by Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (“HRS”) Chapter 578 and are […]

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 […]

Custody Disputes During the COVID-19 Coronavirus Outbreak

Coronavirus orders and school disruption may in turn cause custody flare ups Child custody disputes between parents may be flaring up during the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak.  Changes to nearly everyone’s day to day lives will likely have an effect on their co-parenting issues, often for the worse.  The hope is that parents can navigate this […]

Gavin Talks About Islandlawyers

Gavin Doi, one of our attorneys, talks about Islandlawyers.com

Family Court: flaring emotions

FAMILY COURT: FLARING EMOTIONS A recent shooting attempt after a custody hearing in Chesterfield, Virginia really illustrates the intensity of emotions on display at family courts.  Per the Washington Post story, the alleged perpetrator shot at the opposing attorney from his child custody case heard earlier that day. Reviewing news stories of shootings or attempted […]