- DivorceSometimes, relationships simply do not last. Our Honolulu military divorce lawyer is available to any military couples on an island of Hawaii who find themselves in a marriage that is not working anymore. In keeping with our philosophy on divorcing with decency, we aim to help military clients end relationships and settle assets in a way that is civil, amicable, mutually beneficial, and preserves the friendship at the heart of the relationship.
- Child SupportHowever, if you and your partner decide to separate or are no longer together at the time of the child’s birth, child support can and should be established to provide legal protection to the parent with custody or between two parents with joint physical custody where one parent has greater income.
- Child Custody and VisitationChild custody: Finalizing legal and physical custody decisions is made simpler with a Honolulu family law attorney who can help you draft appropriate documents designed and intended to protect your children while reflecting the mutual agreements of both parents.
- Adoption
- PaternityOf course, the child also stands to benefit from establishing paternity before the court. After proving paternity, the child gains certain rights and privileges.
- Premarital AgreementPremarital agreements: Our Honolulu family lawyers are available to help couples identify and allocate their assets and debts before they marry to best ensure that each party retains ownership of his/her property going into the marriage, and if necessary, upon divorce.
- GuardianshipWhen a person is no longer able to look after themselves, or in the case of minors, a guardianship can help provide them with the care they require. For adults, the process allows for them to maintain a degree of independence and continue their daily life with a level of normalcy as the guardians act as minimally restrictive as possible. They are present to act on behalf of the person under guardianship for matters they are no longer deemed qualified to do on their own. At Coates Frey Hackett & Gibson, AAL LLLC, we will help you approach guardianship for your loved one in a way that allows them to continue living a semi-independent lifestyle safely and happily.
- Spousal SupportAlimony, also known as spousal support, is an award of money that one former spouse pays to help financially support the other after a divorce or separation has been filed. The money is intended to allow the lower-earning person to maintain a similar lifestyle to what he/she enjoyed during the marriage. In Hawaii, alimony is not guaranteed as a part of a divorce settlement. The determining factors are very subjective and each case is different.
- Legal SeparationA divorce and a legal separation are both options for couples who wish to distance themselves from each other and end their relationship. They live separately in both cases. In a legal separation, however, the two are still technically married. This could serve to benefit couples who wish to work on their relationship and/or who have religious or moral oppositions to divorce. In military relationships, legal separations allow for continuance of military benefits and assistance.
- Criminal DefenseNoah’s public recognition took off from there. He was granted the Linnel Nishioka Environmental Law Fellowship in 2008. As the trailblazer he is, he kept testing his limits and capabilities and went on to receive the John R. Justice Grant in criminal defense for serving underrepresented areas of Hawaii. He later received the “Justice Award†in 2018. If these awards aren’t proof enough of his achievements and competency, any of his clients could attest to his work ethic and superior service.
- MisdemeanorsBefore practicing law in Hawaii, Justin was a member of the California State Bar. Upon becoming a member of the Hawaii State Bar, Justin worked as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the City and County of Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s Office from 2015 until 2019. In this role, Justin handled traffic, misdemeanor, domestic violence, and felony prosecution.
- Restraining OrderOur restraining order attorneys at Coates Frey Hackett & Gibson, AAL LLLC understand the severity of domestic abuse cases and use appropriate discretion and care to get you the help and freedom you need. During your free initial consultation, we will evaluate your situation and help you remain safe and regain control of your life.
- Property DamageHe went on to focus on insurance defense, commercial, and tort litigation with Shigemura & Ching and Kidani-Crudele. Robert then took his knowledge and experience with complex hazardous tort to serve as Deputy Attorney General litigating the asbestos property damage cases for the State of Hawaii between 1991 and 1994.
- Probate
- Bankruptcy