Divorce Representation You Can Trust
Many people going into a divorce think of it as an isolated process. But in most cases, divorce is actually a series of decisions, negotiations and steps that can be logistically and emotionally difficult. Depending on your family situation, you may also need help with child custody, child support, alimony and a variety of other issues.
When you hire Blake T. Okimoto, Attorney at Law, you are getting more than a divorce lawyer. You are hiring a highly experienced and versatile family law attorney.
Family Law Services We Offer
Our firm is ready to help you with nearly any legal issue related to divorce or family law, including:
- Filing for divorce
- Asset division and alimony
- Allocation of debt
- Child custody and support
- Modifications to custody and support orders
- Divorce mediation
- Pre-marital and post-marital agreements
- Paternity actions
Yours, Mine And Ours: Property Division In Hawaii
Like many states, Hawaii follows the equitable distribution model in divorce. This means that joint assets, property and debts must be divided equitably between both spouses. Equitable does not always mean perfectly equal, however.
In general, most assets and debts acquired during the marriage will be considered part of the marital estate (jointly owned), even if they are in only one spouse’s name. Significant assets or debts acquired by one spouse prior to the marriage will often be considered separate.
While the above statements are good rules of thumb, they don’t apply in all scenarios. There is no substitute for case-specific advice, which you can get by contacting our firm.
A Lawyer With More Than Four Decades Of Family Law Experience
With an office in Honolulu, Blake T. Okimoto, Attorney at Law, serves clients across the island of Oahu. To schedule an appointment with one of Hawaii’s premier family law attorneys, call our office at 808-943-8899. You can also contact us via email.
