Residency
In order to file for divorce in Hawaii, residency requirements must be met. An absolute divorce cannot be granted for any cause unless either party has been domiciled or has been physically present in the State for a continuous period of at least six months preceding the application. The petition should be filed with the circuit’s family court where the applicant has been domiciled.
Legal Grounds
There are several grounds on which a divorce in Hawaii may be granted, including the following:
- The marriage is irretrievably broken.
- The parties have lived separate and apart under a decree of separation and no reconciliation is possible.
- The parties have lived separate and apart for a continuous period of two years or more immediately preceding the petition for divorce, and there is no likelihood that reconciliation will occur.
Why Hire a Hawaii Divorce Lawyer?
If any of these regulations sound confusing, don’t worry, you are not alone. There are many intricate details involved in a Hawaii divorce petition, and just one wrong move can lead you to lose assets that would have otherwise been yours, problems with child custody, and lose money in alimony that you were entitled to. In order to ensure your case runs as smoothly as possible and that your rights are protected, hiring an experienced Hawaii divorce lawyer is the best option.
But with so many attorneys to choose from, how will you know which one is best for you? That’s where we step in to help.
