Maui Family Law Attorneys
A first class, family law firm.
Based on Maui. Serving all of Hawai'i.
Family Law Attorneys
Dedicated to Excellence
Navigating families through change by focusing on resolution.
Our team of attorneys is available to represent you in divorce and legal separation cases, guide you through the process of maintaining your parental rights or navigate the complexities of legally adopting a child.
Family law matters are sensitive and emotional. Our family law attorneys are here to hold your hand through the process with compassion and integrity.
The Legal Team
Protecting rights. Preserving Families.
divorce and legal separation in Maui
Divorce and Legal Separation in Maui
A court will weigh several factors to determine whether you or your spouse are entitled to alimony or spousal support. There is no guarantee that spousal support will be awarded, but a thorough analysis is needed.
Need guidance about divorce or separation in Maui?
Send us a message and a member of our family law team will review your situation and respond promptly.
Mediation
Negotiation outside the courtroom to reach a divorce or child custody agreement that is optimal for everyone may be a good choice for those looking to avoid the expense and stress of litigation.
Many families find mediation to be a more constructive path forward.
Contact our Maui family law team to discuss whether mediation may be a good fit for your circumstances.
Property Division
Your marital assets and debts will need to be divided. Hawaii is an equitable distribution state. Accounting for property held before the marriage and gifts received during the marriage are very important to ensure a fair division of property is reached.
Understanding your financial rights is an important step in the divorce process.
Contact our Maui family law team to discuss your situation.
Post-Divorce Modifications
If circumstances change, a post-divorce decree modification may be appropriate. This may include modifying a child support order, or visitation schedule.
Has something changed since your divorce was finalized?
Tell us a little about your situation and we’ll help you understand your legal options.
maui child protective services (CPS)
Foster Custody
Foster Custody is the legal status created when DHS places a child outside of the family home with the agreement of the legal custodian or pursuant to a court order. Parental rights may be terminated if the child’s parents are not able to provide the child with a safe family home within a reasonable period of time. You must act expeditiously in order to protect your parental rights.
If you are dealing with a foster custody case, we encourage you to reach out today.
Our team can help you understand your options and the steps that may protect your parental rights.
Family Supervision
Family Supervision is the legal status in which a child’s legal custodian is willing and able to provide a safe family home with the assistance of a service plan. The child remains in the family home with service plans tailored to parents’ individual needs. Nearly all CPS cases move to Family Supervision before being closed.
If your family is involved in a CPS or Family Supervision case, guidance can make a meaningful difference.
Reach out to our Maui family law team to discuss your situation.
Family Court Drug Court
Family Court Drug Court is a judiciary program designed to help parents break the cycle of addiction and child abuse & neglect through monitored service delivery. Because parents are so closely monitored, there is an opportunity to have the children reunified with parents more quickly. This may be a good choice for those parents fiercely committed to sobriety and willing to work intensely.
If your family is involved in a Drug Court matter, legal guidance can help you understand the path ahead.
Reach out to our Maui family law team to discuss your situation.
Guardian Ad Litem
All children involved with CWS are appointed a guardian ad litem (GAL). The responsibility of the GAL in a CPS case is to ensure the child’s wishes are delivered to the court and to advocate for the child’s best interests.
If you are involved in a CPS case and have questions about the process, we encourage you to reach out.
Our Maui family law team can help you better understand what to expect.
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Adoption
Adoption legally formalizes your parental role and provides permanency to a child. If you are a step-parent, foster parent, same-sex couple, or family member seeking to adopt a child, our office can guide you to a happy ending.
If you are considering adoption, we would be honored to assist you.
Reach out today to discuss your situation.
Legal Guardianship
Our office represents those seeking guardianship of a minor child or incapacitated adult. Regardless of the circumstances, there are often times when family members or other loved ones need to step in to care for those who are unable to care for themselves.
Our Maui family law team can help guide you through the guardianship process.
If you are considering guardianship for a loved one, we encourage you to reach out.
Paternity Actions
Paternity actions are used to determine the paternity of a child, or set custody, visitation, and child support orders for unmarried partners.
Unsure how paternity laws may affect your parental rights?
Tell us a little about your situation and our Maui family law team will help you understand your next steps.
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
Pre and postnuptial agreements protect your assets and future liability before or after marriage. Negotiating these agreements is a sensitive issue, but it could save you significant expense and lengthy disputes if a marriage ends.
Wondering whether a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement makes sense for your situation?
Send us a message and our Maui family law team will help you understand your options.
Frequently Asked Questions
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