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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

Do You Need An Attorney... or Can You Represent Yourself?
There are many circumstances in the United States when a person is entitled to represent himself in legal matters. The Supreme Court has found that the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution which guarantees the right to counsel also allows a person to represent himself at trial. Similarly, many states have constitutional provisions which allow self … more
How to Avoid an Ugly Divorce
While a divorce clearly indicates that a couple no longer wants to be married, the process of getting divorced does not have to be ugly. Often, particularly if there are children from the marriage, it is important to keep things amicable because the divorced spouses must continue to communicate after the divorce is finalized. Just how that can be accomplished depends on 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