An overview of how Hawaii’s marital partnership property system works in divorce under HRS § 580-47, including how date-of-marriage assets, gifts, inheritances, and appreciation are treated.
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Filling out your Asset and Debt Statement isn’t a formality — it’s a sworn financial disclosure. Here’s why every field matters, what counts as a good-faith estimate, and what you’re actually certifying when you sign it.
Filling Out Your Asset and Debt Statement: Why “I’ll Estimate Later” Isn’t an Option Read More »
Most people assume a divorcing couple has only two choices when it comes to the family home: one spouse buys out the other, or the house gets sold and the proceeds are split. But there is a third path that more couples are exploring, especially with today’s mortgage rates making it harder to refinance into
Divorce is stressful enough without also having to figure out court procedure from scratch. For self-represented (pro se) divorce litigants on Hawaiʻi Island, the Third Circuit Family Court and the state Judiciary offer free resources. Here’s what’s available if you’re filing on the Big Island without an attorney. The Family Court of the Third Judicial
A divorce decree doesn’t automatically protect your credit — if your name is still on a joint account, you’re still on the hook. Here’s how to separate your debt, protect your score, and rebuild with confidence after divorce.
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