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In Hawaii, Can a Spouse Give Up His or Her Right to Alimony in a Premarital Agreement?
Yes, Hawaiian law allows spouses to include modification or elimination of spousal support in their prenuptial agreement. However, if that modification or elimination of spousal … more
What Steps are Necessary to Enter a Valid Premarital Agreement in Hawaii?
The Hawaii Uniform Premarital Agreement Act requires that premarital agreements be in writing and signed by both parties. In order to be valid, the agreement must be made voluntarily … more
What Documents and Supporting Information are Required to be Submitted with a Divorce Petition in Hawaii?
In Hawaii, a divorce petition must be signed and notarized. It must also contain sufficient facts to claim relief. (Hawaii Statutes Chapter 580, Section 2). more

The Best Interests of the Child Standard and Grandparent Visitation
If you are a grandparent and do not get along with your grandchild’s parents, do you have a right to see your grandchild even if the parents do not consent? Prior to 2000 the answer was a resounding yes. But now it is complicated. Prior to 2000 many states had statutes allowing grandparents to petition a court for a visitation order with their grandchildren if the parents … more
Infidelity and Divorce
The reason why a married couple is seeking a divorce matters in divorce proceedings. While technically matters such as infidelity do not affect whether or not you can get a divorce in a no fault divorce state, infidelity can affect other matters important to the divorce settlement. Technically, all of the states in the United States have some form of no fault divorce. However, the … more

Survey of Child Support Guidelines: Do They Use Net Income or Gross Income?
This chart from the Department of Health and Human Services shows the state laws regarding how income is determined for purposes of calculating a … more