Honolulu Attorney Ryan Cuskaden

Attorney's Profile

COLLEGE:
University of Michigan
LAW SCHOOL:
Southern Methodist University School of Law
ATTORNEY SINCE:
1999
STATES ADMITTED:
Hawaii
PRACTICE AREAS:
Family Law, Guardianship, Adoption, Civil Unions, Custody, Child Support, Paternity

Everett Cuskaden & Associates, A.L.C. is one of the pre-eminent family law firms in Hawaii dedicated solely to the practice of family law including divorce, property division, custody, child and spousal support, paternity, litigation, pretrial litigation, mediation, prenuptial agreements, post-divorce issues, and civil unions.

The attorneys in our firm are adept at analyzing complicated financial situations, particularly complex tax and business valuation issues.

Our attorneys handle custody and visitation issues with skill and sensitivity, excel at negotiating and drafting premarital, postnuptial, and settlement agreements, and, when required, skillfully litigate complex issues at trial.

Attorney's Videos

Are there any special requirements for those individuals who have been previously married?
Marriage Law

Can a prenuptial/postnuptial agreement decide future child support?
Marriage Law

Can a spouse refuse to sign divorce papers in Hawaii?
Marriage Law

Can anyone get married to anyone?
Marriage Law

Can child support be reduced in Hawaii if I remarry and have more children with my new wife?
Child Support Law

Can child support be retroactively modified in Hawaii?
Child Support Law

Can I get a simplified divorce/dissolution of marriage?
Marriage Law

Can I lower my child support payments in Hawaii if I spend more time with my kids?
Child Support Law

Can I make my support payments directly to my ex-spouse? Should I?
Child Support Law

Can my child's father be ordered to pay for my child's college education in Hawaii?
Child Support Law

Can the Hawaii court base its child support order on what I am able to earn, as opposed to what I am actually earning?
Child Support Law

Can the Hawaii courts include my new spouse's income when setting child support?
Child Support Law

Do I pay my spouse directly for child support in Hawaii?
Child Support Law

Do married people own each other's property in Hawaii?
Marriage Law

How are child care expenses divided in Hawaii?
Child Support Law

How can child support be changed in Hawaii?
Child Support Law

How can I be sure my ex-spouse is providing correct information for income when he owns his own business?
Child Support Law

How can I obtain a legal divorce or dissolution of marriage in Hawaii?
Marriage Law

How do I collect child support in Hawaii from a noncustodial parent who lives out-of-state?
Child Support Law

How do I go about getting my name changed?
Marriage Law

How do I terminate a civil union in Hawaii?
Civil Union Law

How often can a non-custodial parent be taken back for support modification?
Child Support Law

I heard there is a law called UIFSA. What does this law do?
Child Support Law

If an unmarried father is already paying support, is it necessary to establish paternity?
Child Support Law

If I get joint custody, will I still have to pay child support in Hawaii?
Child Support Law

Is a marriage ceremony required?
Marriage Law

Is it necessary to legally terminate child support at age 18, or does it happen automatically in Hawaii?
Child Support Law

Is my marriage in another state or foreign country legal?
Marriage Law

My child is about to turn 18, but is still in high school and living at home. Can I still get child support?
Child Support Law

The child support office miscalculated my payments. Now they claim I have an arrears. What do I do?
Child Support Law

What are all of the requirements for a civil union in Hawaii?
Civil Union Law

What are the differences in legal rights and benefits for those in a civil union vs. a marriage?
Marriage Law

What are the legal and economic benefits of marriage?
Marriage Law

What determines how much child support I have to pay in Hawaii?
Child Support Law

What does it mean to be in default of a child support order and what can happen to me if I go into default?
Child Support Law

What if I do not qualify to file a simplified petition for divorce/dissolution of marriage?
Marriage Law

What if I married or entered into a civil union in another state? What protections do I have in Hawaii?
Civil Union Law

What is a postnuptial agreement?
Marriage Law

What is a prenuptial or ante nuptial agreement?
Marriage Law

What is marital property?
Marriage Law

What is necessary to make a prenuptial agreement valid in Hawaii?
Marriage Law

What rights do I have when in a civil union in Hawaii?
Civil Union Law

What should I do if the noncustodial parent moves away?
Child Support Law

What type of benefits will we receive as a result of a Hawaii civil union?
Civil Union Law

What will happen to my property after I file for divorce in Hawaii?
Marriage Law

Who is eligible for a civil union in Hawaii?
Civil Union Law

Who is going to pay for my child's daycare in Hawaii?
Child Support Law

Will my overtime be included in child support calculations?
Child Support Law

Will the Hawaii court consider high living expenses, such as loan payments and income taxes, when determining my ability to pay child support?
Child Support Law

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About Our Firm

With over 35 years of experience, the Honolulu, Hawaii family law lawyers at Everett Cuskaden & Associates concentrate on matters including divorce, child support, custody, alimony, asset valuation, and civil union law. Unfortunately, family law matters are often very emotional. Our role is to educate and guide our clients through the legal system and look for the best possible solution, realizing that every situation is different. In some cases, this may mean a courtroom battle, while in other situations the right course of action may be to help our client plan for the future, rather than focus on the past and engage in needless confrontation.

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