Can I get a divorce even if we were married abroad where there is no divorce?

I don't think there's any real question that yes, you can get a divorce even over the other party's objection, and without their cooperation. The...

Im going through a custody battle with my ex

Additionally, please know that relocation cases (as yours is called) are a fast developing battleground area for custody cases. Above all, it is...

What steps do I take for a the other parent not following parenting plan. Should I hire a lawyer?

Unfortunately, I think you may indeed be in a situation where it is necessary to hire a lawyer. When you use the term parenting plan, I assume you...

Imputing income for child support

Imputation of income in child support cases generally occurs in cases where a parent is underemployed (i.e., earning below their capacity) by...

If you continuously bothered by repeated sexual advances by your roommate, then I don't think the answer is to seek relief through your landlord. ...

I have joint custody in Hawaii and want to go to another island for the weekend with my daughter can I do this?

This really depends upon what your custody order says. If you are visiting an outer island on a short visit during your parenting time, and it...

Mother wants me to give up rights as father in exchange to forgo all past and future child support. Am I still obligated to pay

There is not a mechanism in Hawaii for "giving up" parental rights, and thus terminating an ongoing or future child support obligation, unless your...

If I cohabitate post divorce, can my alimony be adjusted or terminated? Can my received child support be adjusted?

Alimony in Hawaii is based upon a number of factors, the most important of which are the receiving spouse's demonstrated need; the paying spouse's...

How do I revise a Japanese divorce decree to accommodate U.S. law? I want to have a US decree that gives me rights as a father.

From the facts you have supplied, it does not appear as though returning to a Japanese court to revise your decree would be helpful to you. You...

Does a court order need to be made to determine where my 12 yr old should live here in Hawaii ?

Clearly, you don't "need" a court order to determine where your children should live. These decisions can certainly be made between parents by...