Family law is one of the tenuous areas of the law. Emotions run high when a divorce is occurring or the custody of a child is at stake. Working with a family attorney in Honolulu can limit the guessing game of court procedures and the law. An attorney will keep things calm and help an individual understand the options that are available for a divorce. Property settlements can become difficult for partners to negotiate, but with the help of an attorney these property settlements can be negotiated fairly and equitably to settle the divorce.
Child custody can be a very touchy subject with both parents. Each parent loves the child equally and is concerned they will not have the same relationship with the child they had when they lived with them. Negotiation and a fair child arrangement can be worked out. If the parties still cannot agree, the case will go to court. The court’s only concern is the interest of the child; they do not want the child’s life disrupted because the parents can no longer live together. In addition, filing status will depend on the home state of the child.
Although a child lives in the state of Hawaii, they must have been a resident for at least six months before a child-custody order is requested. In cases of Domestic Violence, a judge can issue a temporary order of custody in order to protect the child. Child custody is governed by both Federal and state laws. The UCCJEA governs the Federal jurisdiction in child custody orders. The UCCJEA stands for the Unified Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act. This law prohibits a parent from traveling from one state to another in order to receive a more favorable order. Speaking with a family attorney in Honolulu can give a parent the proper guidance in a child custody case.
Going through a divorce, child-custody issue or child support doesn’t have to be done alone. The law office of Greg Ryan & Associates has years of experience representing many clients in family-law cases in Honolulu. Their experience will help to settle things as quickly as possible.
