Divorce Law in Hawaii
The Family Court’s monthly Divorce Law in Hawaii public education program begins its 22nd year in January 2023. Started in 2002 as a companion to the Family Court’s Kids First program, Divorce Law in Hawaii covers custody, property division, child support and alimony, the difference between a contested divorce and uncontested divorce, all the ways to settle a divorce, and additional resources available to divorcing spouses.
William C. Darrah, Esq., an attorney in private practice, addresses the law and process of divorce, divorce settlement options, and ways to resolve a divorce with a minimum of conflict and expense. Tracey Wiltgen, Esq., the executive director of the Mediation Center of the Pacific, describes mediation as a divorce settlement option, and what happens in a divorce mediation at MCP.
2023 Divorce Law in Hawaii ZOOM Sessions (Free Program streamed on Zoom)
Divorce Law in Hawaii program is offered on the third Wednesday each month from noon – 1 p.m. on Zoom (dates are subject to change):
January 18
February 15
No program in March
April 19
May 17
June 21
July 19
August 16
September 20
October 18
November 15
December 20
Register for a session at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtceyppzMsH9LTnA2msokGn6nQhlyerJ1w
Click here to download the 2023 flyer.
View print handouts for the Divorce Law in Hawaii seminar.
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The Hawaii State Judiciary does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information provided by the speakers. The speaker’s remarks do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Hawaii State Judiciary. The information provided is a general overview of basic legal concepts, and is not intended as legal advice for any specific person or situation.