Hawaii Family Law articles

Find below a variety of articles to help navigate family law in hawai'i

Navigating the family law system in Hawaii can be complex. To help you get started, our attorneys have a number of articles on various family law topics. While these articles are helpful for a basic understanding of family law, they are not a substitute for professional legal advice.

Alimony in Hawaii

Understanding your rights and obligations regarding alimony in Hawai’i is crucial for your financial future. Get clear guidance of what determines alimony.

Child Custody & Visitation in Hawaii

Navigating child custody and visitation can be the most challenging part of any separation of parents. Understand your parental rights while prioritizing the best interests of your children.

Child Support in Hawaii

Understand the complexities of child support in Hawaii, ensuring that the calculation is fair and based on the correct guidelines. 

Divorce Property Division in Hawaii

The divorce property division framework in Hawai’i can determine your financial standing for years to come. Understand how to protect your assets and ensure a fair, equitable division of marital assets and debts.

The Hague Abduction Convention

When a child is wrongfully taken across international borders, The Hague Abduction Convention provides the legal framework for their return. 

Hawaii Divorce and Family Law Resources

Feeling overwhelmed? Our curated list of Hawaii family law resources provides direct links to official courts, forms, and government agencies to help you find the reliable information you need.

Hawaii Marital Agreements

Secure your financial future with a well-drafted Hawaii marital agreement. Whether it’s a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, these agreements help protect your individual assets and create a clear path forward.

Honolulu Courthouse Information

Navigating the court system can be intimidating. Our Honolulu Courthouse Information guide provides practical details on location, parking, and what to expect at the Family Court to reduce your stress on the day.

Hawaii Family Law Definitions, A to Z

Legal jargon can be confusing. Our A to Z guide of Hawaii family law definitions explains complex terms in plain, simple language to help you better understand your family law matter.

Modifying or Enforcing Family Court Orders

Life changes, and sometimes court orders need to change too. Family Court order related to custody, support, or alimony can be modified or enforced when circumstances evolve or an order isn’t being followed.

Questionnaires

To make your consultation as productive as possible, our secure online questionnaires allow you to provide our attorneys with essential information about your case before meeting with an attorney.

TROs  in Hawai’i

Temporary Restraining Orders involve petitions for court orders preventing one party from contacting other persons.  They can have a significant impact on a family law case.

The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act – UCCJEA

When child custody issues cross state lines, the UCCJEA is the federal law that helps determines which state has jurisdiction.  Interstate custody disputes are often complex, intricate matters.

The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act – UIFSA

Enforcing or modifying a child or spousal support order across state lines is governed by UIFSA, the federal statute that guides interstate support.

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