Posted by in Uncategorized Vog is the worst. It hurts your head, drains your energy, and for many people, makes breathing difficult enough to head to the hospital. The winds die and the gloom descends; pollution that is full of sulfur dioxide and other gasses spewed from the volcano reacting with Oxygen and moisture in the presence of sunlight.…Read more »
Posted by in Child Custody and Divorce, Family Court, Parenting, Uncategorized Step parenting is not for the faint of heart. Its pleasures are nuanced and hard to recognize. Its pains are not so subtle. Step parenting is about supporting your spouse in being the best parent they can be to his or her children. Step-parenting is about biting your tongue, smiling through tears and being the…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized There really is nothing more difficult than preparing for a Family Court hearing while at the same time trying to settle the same case. Settlement is about bridge-building. Going to court burns every bridge you’ve ever built. Settlement is about forgiveness. Court is about dredging up every hurt, every hardship, every resentment and every insult,…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Cooperative Co-Parenting during the Holidays-Insuring Your Children Experience the Joy of the Season! Every family celebrates the holidays differently, enjoying unique family traditions that establish some of the strongest and most cherished memories our children have. This is why the holidays can be a tough…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized The Children’s Law Center LLLC is a law firm made up of two attorney/child advocates: Stacy Fukuhara-Barclay and Annabel Murray. Please go to our website at childlawhawaii.com to learn about our philosophy and the services we offer.
Posted by in Uncategorized Is a “Child-Centered Divorce” an Oxymoron or a Realistic Goal? By Annabel Murray and Stacy Fukuhara-Barclay Published in the the October, 2009 issue of Hawaii Parent Magazine We have all heard about divorcing or separating couples locked in constant litigation over the custody of their children. Money is no object in their quest for victory, vindication,…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Family Court litigation is hard on kids. Its hard on parents too, but its especially hard on kids. After 20 years of working in the Family Court system, I still have a hard time figuring out how to make Family Court a less painful process for children and their parents. Judges, attorneys and child advocates…Read more »
