Hawaii Family Law FAQs
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In Hawaii, Can a Spouse Give Up His or Her Right to Alimony in a Premarital Agreement?
A: Yes, Hawaiian law allows spouses to include modification or elimination of spousal support in their prenuptial agreement. However, if that modification or … More -
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What Steps are Necessary to Enter a Valid Premarital Agreement in Hawaii?
A: The Hawaii Uniform Premarital Agreement Act requires that premarital agreements be in writing and signed by both parties. In order to be valid, the … More -
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What Documents and Supporting Information are Required to be Submitted with a Divorce Petition in Hawaii?
A: 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 -
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When is Spousal Support or Alimony Awarded in Hawaii?
A: In Hawaii, a court may award spousal support if it is just and equitable. The court must consider: the financial resources of the parties, the ability of the … More -
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What are Grounds for Divorce in Hawaii?
A: In Hawaii, a Court may grant a divorce if it finds that the marriage is irretrievably broken, if the parties have lived separate and apart under a formal separation … More -
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What are the Laws in Hawaii about How Marital Property Will be Distributed After Divorce?
A: In Hawaii, a Court will divide marital property equitably, considering: the respective merits of the parties, the relative financial abilities of the parties, the … More -
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What are the Residency and Filing Requirements for Divorce in Hawaii?
A: Petitions for divorce in Hawaii should be filed in Family Court in the circuit where the applicant lives. (Hawaii Statutes Chapter 580 Sections 1 and 41) In … More
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