How Prenuptial Agreements Protect People Marrying on the Big Island
Marriage is one of the most important financial and personal decisions a person can make. A carefully prepared prenuptial agreement can help couples enter marriage with greater clarity, transparency, and peace of mind. At Doi/Luke, Islandlawyers, we assist clients throughout the Big Island with prenuptial agreements designed to protect property, family interests, businesses, and future […]
Gavin Doi Presents to the Financial Planning Association of Hawaii on Prenuptial Agreements
In January 2026, attorney Gavin Doi of Doi/Luke, Attorneys at Law had the opportunity to speak before the Financial Planning Association of Hawaiʻi regarding prenuptial agreements and their role in long-term financial planning. The presentation focused on how prenuptial agreements can help couples create greater financial clarity, predictability, and protection before marriage — particularly when […]
Protecting Your Inheritance with a Hawaii Prenuptial Agreement
Why Consider a Prenuptial Agreement in Hawai‘i? Marriage is built on love and trust, but it’s also a legal partnership that affects your property rights. In Hawai‘i, as in most states, property and debts acquired during marriage will likely be considered marital assets, subject to division in a divorce. If you’ve inherited family property, investments, […]
Alimony Options in Prenuptial Agreements
ALIMONY OPTIONS IN PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS Prenuptial agreements in the past commonly contained alimony waiver provisions, specifying that if the marriage ended in divorce there would be no alimony claims from either side. More recently however, we have explored creative alimony options in prenuptial agreements, giving couples more choices on potential spousal support in the event […]
Why Marrying Couples Need Prenuptial Agreements
WHY MARRYING COUPLES NEED PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS People often have the mistaken idea that prenups are only for the wealthy, but that is not true. Large numbers of brides-to-be and grooms-to-be want the certainty that they can get from a prenuptial agreement or “prenup,” and they come from all different financial circumstances. There are many, many […]