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Hawaii Divorce Information Property Ownership For Divorce Purposes Equitable distribution state, which means the court has the authority to divide marital property in any manner which is "equitable" or "just," and not necessarily 50/50. Marital fault can be considered when dividing property in Hawaii. What Property is Divided? Hybrid state. Generally only marital property is divided in a divorce; however, the court has the authority to divide separate property if justice demands it. Separate property is generally 1) Property acquired before the marriage, 2) Property acquired by gift, 3) Property acquired by inheritance. Alimony At the court's discretion. Marital fault may be considered. Alimony terminates upon the death of either party, and upon the receiving party's remarriage. Child Support Melson formula, which means the income of both parents is considered, along with the needs of the paying parent. Emancipation is age 18, and can be extended to graduation from high school. Courts generally do not order payment of college education costs. Child Support Calculator. Child Support Enforcement The Hawaii child support enforcement agency can be found at: Divorce Related Statutes For Hawaii http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol12_Ch0501-0588/HRS0580/HRS_0580-.htm Other Resources The Divorce Financial Survival Series |