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Adoption Law Videos
Everett Cuskaden & Associates, A.L.C.
Attorney I am now remarried and my spouse (step-parent) wishes to adopt my child(ren). What is the process?
consent, married ...

Alimony Law Videos
Everett Cuskaden & Associates, A.L.C.
Attorney Will my husband's savings be taken into account in determining his alimony obligation in Hawaii ?
child support, earning capacity ...

Asset Protection Law Videos
Est8Planning Counsel LLLC
Attorney Is it possible that I may need more than one limited liability company (LLC)?
life insurance trust, revocable living trust ...

Bankruptcy Law Videos
Greg Dunn, Bankruptcy Attorney
Attorney What are the major events in the bankruptcy process and when will the bankruptcy be over?
exempt assets, Chapter 13 ...

Bicycle Accident Law Videos
Krueger Wong, Trial Attorneys
Attorney Can I still file a bicycle accident lawsuit even if I violated the law or received a ticket?
helmet, law ...

Boating Accident Law Videos
Krueger Wong, Trial Attorneys
Attorney Does federal admiralty and maritime law apply to the operation of my pleasure boat?
boating accident, witnesses ...

Brain Injury Law Videos
Krueger Wong, Trial Attorneys
Attorney What do I need to bring to the initial consultation with my attorney in my Hawaii brain injury cas…
case, cost ...

Business Construction Law Videos
Deeley King Pang & Van Etten
Attorney
warranty, contractor ...

Business Litigation Law Videos
Deeley King Pang & Van Etten
Attorney
implied covenant, non-solicitation agreement ...

Business Organization Law Videos
Deeley King Pang & Van Etten
Attorney What are the disadvantages of having a limited liability corporation, or LLC?
sole proprietorship, fictitious business name ...

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Law Videos
Greg Dunn, Bankruptcy Attorney
Attorney Can I save my home and other assets by filing for bankruptcy under Chapter 13?
341 hearing, lien ...

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Law Videos
Greg Dunn, Bankruptcy Attorney
Attorney
credit, payment plan ...

Child Custody Law Videos
Everett Cuskaden & Associates, A.L.C.
Attorney What qualifies as a material change of circumstances in a Hawaii child custody case?
religion, parent ...

Child Support Law Videos
Everett Cuskaden & Associates, A.L.C.
Attorney The child support office miscalculated my payments. Now they claim I have an arrears. What do I do? …
modification, out of state ...

Civil Union Law Videos
Everett Cuskaden & Associates, A.L.C.
Attorney What if I married or entered into a civil union in another state? What protections do I have in Haw…
terminate, terminate ...

Criminal Appeals Law Videos
Law Offices of Paul J. Cunney
Attorney Do I need to do anything to appeal my case other than file a notice of appeal?
sentence, appellate process ...

Criminal Defense Law Videos
Law Offices of Paul J. Cunney
Attorney Do I have to give consent to a law enforcement officer to search my car in Hawaii ?
arrest, suspended sentence ...

Disability Planning Law Videos
Est8Planning Counsel LLLC
Attorney My adult child is disabled and never worked. Can she collect Social Security benefits?
SSDI, pooled trust ...

Divorce Law Videos
Everett Cuskaden & Associates, A.L.C.
Attorney In my Hawaii divorce case, what happens after the filing of the complaint and the answer?
community property, settlement agreement ...

Domestic Abuse Law Videos
Everett Cuskaden & Associates, A.L.C.
Attorney Can my ex-spouse visit our children if I have a restraining order against him?
domestic abuse, domestic violence ...

Drugs and Narcotics Law Videos
Law Offices of Paul J. Cunney
Attorney Does it matter where I was arrested, like near a school, in determining how I am charged?
drug crimes, drug diversion ...

DUI Law Videos
Law Offices of Paul J. Cunney
Attorney How will a Hawaii DUI or DWI conviction affect me other than the criminal penalties and the licens…
penlight, DUI ...

Elder Law Videos
Est8Planning Counsel LLLC
Attorney Can all elder law attorneys handle all issues that come up in an elder law context?
durable power of attorney, elder law ...

Estate Planning Law Videos
Est8Planning Counsel LLLC
Attorney What should I do if I realize that my parents do not have an estate plan in place?
creditors, fiduciary ...

 Federal Criminal Law Videos
Law Offices of Paul J. Cunney
Attorney Even if I have not yet been charged, but am only under investigation, do I still need an attorney?
federal grand jury, federal sentencing guidelines ...

Grandparents Rights Law Videos
Everett Cuskaden & Associates, A.L.C.
Attorney I think my grandchild is being neglected, and maybe even abused, what can I do?
visitation, permission ...

Immigration Law Videos
Deeley King Pang & Van Etten
Attorney Can I work in the United States with a B1/B2 tourist or business visitor visa?
business, employer ...

Insurance Law Videos
Deeley King Pang & Van Etten
Attorney What is the insurance company required to do if I notify it that I have a claim?
claim, policy limit ...

Juvenile Law Videos
Law Offices of Paul J. Cunney
Attorney Am I entitled to bail out of a juvenile detention center as an adult can bail out of jail?
juvenile hall, bail ...

Marriage Law Videos
Everett Cuskaden & Associates, A.L.C.
Attorney Are there any special requirements for those individuals who have been previously married?
married, earnings ...

Medical Malpractice Law Videos
Krueger Wong, Trial Attorneys
Attorney Can a medical malpractice case be reopened after it settled if new side effects are discovered?
expenses, nursing home ...

Parole and Probation Law Videos
Law Offices of Paul J. Cunney
Attorney Can my home be searched without a warrant while I am on parole or probation?
parole eligibility, house arrest ...

Paternity Law Videos
Everett Cuskaden & Associates, A.L.C.
Attorney Can I get some support for my child even though I am not married to the father of my child?
case, custodial parent ...

Probate Law Videos
Est8Planning Counsel LLLC
Attorney Who inherits my Individual Retirement Account (IRA) if I do not name a beneficiary?
debt, retirement benefits ...

Product Liability Law Videos
Krueger Wong, Trial Attorneys
Attorney What do I need to bring to the initial consultation with my attorney in my Hawaii product liabilit…
misrepresentation, noneconomic damages ...

Slip and Fall Law Videos
Krueger Wong, Trial Attorneys
Attorney Do I have a claim in Hawaii if unsafe conditions on someone else's property caused my injury?
attractive nuisance, visitor ...

Spinal Injury Law Videos
Krueger Wong, Trial Attorneys
Attorney What do I need to bring to the initial consultation with my attorney in my Hawaii spinal injury ca…
whiplash, comparative negligence ...

Swimming Pool Accident Law Videos
Krueger Wong, Trial Attorneys
Attorney Are owners of swimming pools liable for drowning accidents and swimming injuries in their pool?
hotel, hotel ...

Traffic Ticket Law Videos
Law Offices of Paul J. Cunney
Attorney Are their special rules for drunk driving offenses for individuals less than 21 years of age in Haw…
driver license, driver license ...

Violent Crimes Law Videos
Law Offices of Paul J. Cunney
Attorney Will I have to register as a sex offender if I am convicted of a sexual offense in Hawaii ?
mandatory minimum sentence, hate crimes ...

White Collar Crimes Law Videos
Law Offices of Paul J. Cunney
Attorney Are defendants in white-collar crime cases treated any differently than other defendants?
larceny, warrant ...

Wills and Trusts Law Videos
Est8Planning Counsel LLLC
Attorney I made a will, but lived in another state. Now I live in Hawaii . What should I do?
codicil, attorney ...

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