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1 Answer | Asked in Banking for Hawaii on
Q: is a credit union required to send a notice when closing a checking account due to negative balance
Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Apr 9, 2019

Yes, most credit unions do send out notices when they are closing an overdrawn account; but the notice may not arrive before they close the account.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Hawaii on
Q: Hi, How can I ask the court for temporary support? HRS Title 31 580-9

going through divorce and my financial situation worsen and need help.

Shelby N. Ferrer
Shelby N. Ferrer
answered on Mar 20, 2019

Yes, HRS 580-9 allows you to petition the court for orders for temporary alimony while you finalize your divorce. You need to file a Motion For Pre-Decree Relief to get a hearing date. The forms are available online at the Hawaii State Judiciary website. You should consult with an attorney to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Hawaii on
Q: Will a case be open if I don't give u.a.???? Does CPS really overlook THC?????

10 false accusations called in my baby daddy i.e. I beat, scream, leave my child alone, been diagnosed w/mental illness, manufacture drugs, am on heroin, meth, and weed.

My house was clean, my child's art work decorates my walls, my child is happy and healthy. Other than 2 cigarettes... View More

Robin R. Gregory
Robin R. Gregory
answered on Mar 14, 2019

I suggest you get an attorney and don't do anything until you speak confidentially, with your attorney. It is illegal to smoke or otherwise ingest marijuana in the State of Hawai'i, unless you have a prescription and it is illegal in the United States. I don't know why CPS would... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Hawaii on
Q: I'm 17, my fiancee is 21, my mom just signed over all rights to my dad, can I get married with just his signature?
Robin R. Gregory
Robin R. Gregory
answered on Mar 14, 2019

If your father is the only parent with parental rights over you, then it would make sense your father's would be the only signature needed for consent for a minor to marry. Or, you can wait until you are 18 and you don't need any parent's signature. Good luck to you.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Real Estate Law for Hawaii on
Q: Is it valid for parents to donate their only property ie house and lot to only 1 child excluding other children?

The parents have property in another country. It is the only property in their name and they donated it to 1 child excluded the others. Is this valid in Hawaii laws?

Robin R. Gregory
Robin R. Gregory
answered on Mar 14, 2019

If the real property is in another country, the real property is probably governed by the laws of that country. Owners of property can generally give or sell real property to anyone they want. If it is a case of a child using "undue influence" to "force" parents to give... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support, Divorce and Social Security for Hawaii on
Q: PLEASE DIRECT ME IN FINDING AN ATTORNEY, FOR MY SITUATION TO FIND OUT IF I AM DIVORCED, IF NOT GET ONE.

APPLIED FOR EARLY RETIREMENT, NOW ATTORNEY GENERAL WANTS TO TAKE OUT 23,000/24,000 FOR CHILD SUPPORT AS IN THE PAST I'VE RECEIVED SSI FOR 10 YRS. PLEASE I NEED LEGAL ADVISE! ON THAT DON'T KNOW WHAT TYPE ATTORNEY I NEED. THANKS

Robin R. Gregory
Robin R. Gregory
answered on Mar 14, 2019

It depends what you are trying to do, what type of attorney you need. From your post, I guess you are trying to not pay the $23K child support. You ask if you are divorced. You can call the Family Courthouse and ask the clerk to look up a possible divorce under your name and your spouse's... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Hawaii on
Q: So I have a daughter I care most about I work so hard to get her to Hawaii. But everytime I try to communicate

With the father. His gf tells me he doesn’t want to talk or deal with me. I don’t know how we can be co parent if he doesnt want to talk to me? Could u help me

Shelby N. Ferrer
Shelby N. Ferrer
answered on Mar 8, 2019

Depending on whether you have a court order in place and what that order says, you can file a motion in court to enforce orders to allow you to communicate or change orders if the current orders are not working. If you do not have an order in place, you will need to file a petition to have the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Criminal Law for Hawaii on
Q: Can the police enter a hotel room and use things found there against me and ubtain search warrants for vehicles I drive
Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Feb 25, 2019

Without knowing the particulars of your case, the answer is generally yes

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Hawaii on
Q: How to handle request for evidence ( tax transcripts ) knowing that I cannot make the deadline ? I may need 2 months.

I filed federal taxes a week prior to the interview and had copies of my returns at the interview, but wasn't asked to show them. At the end I was told I will get a notice in the mail about what to submit. I received a letter a few days later asking for federal tax transcripts and state taxes... View More

Kelli Y. Allen
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Kelli Y. Allen
answered on Feb 1, 2019

All you can do is send in what you have and ask for an extension. You could speak with an immigration to handle the response, but there's not anything else he/she could do.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Hawaii on
Q: Wrongful foreclosure.excessive force by sheriff's. Should I take a plea?

Should I settle on degree assault? I was in a choke hold(100lbs) by a 300lb sheriff ..was trying to breath..said I kicked him and being charged w/ 1st degree assault

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Sep 30, 2018

There is no way an internet attorney could advise you based on those limited facts.

3 Answers | Asked in Tax Law for Hawaii on
Q: Would the IRS call me and tell me that I need to make arrangements to pay monies that I owe?

I was told that they had documents for my arrest which they would hold off if I make payments.

Eric  Day
Eric Day
answered on Sep 18, 2018

If the IRS has called you and indicated that they are coming to arrest you, this is just a scam and you should ignore the call. They are just trying to get some money out of you. The IRS starts the process of collecting on individuals by sending out mail correspondence.

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1 Answer | Asked in Mergers & Acquisitions for Hawaii on
Q: What is a company's board of director's role during a merger?
Stefan Dunkelgrun
Stefan Dunkelgrun
answered on Sep 16, 2018

the job of the board of directors is to supervise management (the executive officers). Ordinarily, the board would be heavily involved with the discussions surrounding the merger. At the very least, they'd be part of the discussion of what the board of the merged company would look like,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law for Hawaii on
Q: How do you stop a mediation if you feel like the mediator is not being neutral?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 15, 2018

I do not practice in Hawaii but I noticed no one picked up your question in three weeks, and at this point, the issue could be moot. If the matter is still pending, it would be advisable for you to consult with an attorney in your area with experience in mediations. The type of mediation is not... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes for Hawaii on
Q: What differentiates a federal crimes from one that the state prosecutes?
Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Sep 1, 2018

A federal crime is one enumerated in the federal statutes. Some crimes can be both state and federal

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes for Hawaii on
Q: Does accepting a plea deal prevent you from being charged with more crimes?
Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Jun 29, 2018

Do you have an attorney regarding this plea? Many factors are involved including the exact wording of the plea agreement.

Consult your lawyer

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Copyright and Intellectual Property for Hawaii on
Q: do I need a music licence to play music spotify in the restaurant i own?

is a music licence required for me to play any type of streaming audio at my establishment?

Benton R Patterson III
Benton R Patterson III
answered on Jun 28, 2018

Yes, you must have a license to play streaming audio publicly.

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law for Hawaii on
Q: How long does an arbitration proceeding take?
Thomas A. Grossman
Thomas A. Grossman
answered on Jun 26, 2018

It depends on many factors:

The type of case that is being arbitrated; The number of parties involved in the Arbitration;

The amount of evidence, and number witnesses that will be allowed;

The amount of the damages; The experience and abilities of the Arbitrator;...
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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Hawaii on
Q: How do I provide divorce document when I was never married to my child biological father? USCIS requires it for N-600.

Filed the N-600 for daughter after receiving citizenship. Philippines records shows one marriage to current husband. USCIS is requesting for divorce paper but was never married to daughters Biological father. Daughter was born in Kuwait, which has strict law in live births. Parents must be married... View More

Carl Shusterman
Carl Shusterman
answered on Jun 20, 2018

You need to file an affidavit explaining this discrepancy. Better yet, show the paperwork to an experienced immigration attorney before doing anything.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Hawaii on
Q: My husbands visa interview is at the end of this month but his case is in transferring process, does he still attends?

His case is in the process of transferring from Lagos embassy to Seoul embassy where he currently resides . Being that we have not heard back from Seoul embassy yet if they had received his case from Lagos, does he continue to get his medical exams and attend his visa interview in Lagos?

Carl Shusterman
Carl Shusterman
answered on Jun 18, 2018

Confusing question. If his case is being transferred to Seoul, why does he have a visa interview in Lagos? If he does, I recommend that he attend the interview.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Hawaii on
Q: My fiance isnt in school so his visa is getting pulled we get married in 6months is there a way for him stay til then?
Carl Shusterman
Carl Shusterman
answered on Jun 16, 2018

You may want to consider getting married now so you could sponsor him for a green card right away.

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