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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Divorce for Hawaii on
Q: Is there grounds for an annulment?

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T. Augustus Claus
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answered on Oct 18, 2023

Grounds for an annulment in Hawaii can include factors like fraud, bigamy, impotence, lack of consent, and underage marriage. For personalized legal advice tailored to your unique circumstances, it's advisable to consult with an attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Divorce and Family Law for Hawaii on
Q: I am 66 years old, unmarried and residing for 8 years with a controling man who I depend on financially. I need $ to esc

In response to his proposal of marrige ,I gave up my business, friends, vocational license, all because he asked me to. When asked why I wasn't introduced to family and friends. He asked me to wait for his dad to pass. Eight lonely isolated years of empty promises later, he tells me... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 22, 2023

A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your difficult situation. Personal injury and general civil litigation attorneys (the chosen categories here) are not really versed in these issues. You could try reposting under Divorce, and if... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Hawaii on
Q: I already get 1000 dollars deducted automatically every month and write another check for 600 to my ex am I paying too

Much to my ex wife or is she taking advantage of me bc of not knowing my rights and also being threaten from her claiming to take all my work retirement and military as well

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 29, 2023

A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could repost this and add "Divorce" as a category. Don't include personal information. Some questions do go unanswered on this forum, but you'd have better chances of a response with the added category. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law, Business Law and Civil Rights for Hawaii on
Q: Can my employer which is a corporation be admin. dissolved or dissolve the company after I filed a lawsuit on them?
Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Aug 26, 2023

Was your "employer which is a corporation [ ] admin. dissolved or dissolve the company after [you] filed a lawsuit on them?" Are you preparing or reacting? How it is dissolved makes a difference. To answer your question, yes. What you need to do depends on the situation.

2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy and Collections for Hawaii on
Q: Bankruptcy Creditor counsel in Hawaii ?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 27, 2023

Check with Martindale Hubbell or Avvo.

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1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Hawaii on
Q: I am an employee at a Snap office, and also a snap recipient. another worker abused systems to invade my privacy

I am an employee at a snap office, and also a snap recipient. Another worker abused our federal systems to invade my privacy, which we're taught is a huge no-no. Can I file a lawsuit? They used the federal IEVS system, researched my income, and made printouts. They are now gossiping about my... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 25, 2023

A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You could reach out to local attorneys to try to set up a free initial consult. However, keep in mind that attorneys might not handle something like this on a contingency basis like injury-based cases - that's... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Real Estate Law for Hawaii on
Q: Vaca condo Hi. Husband funds earned prior marriage; closed yr after wed ;broke even 8yrs ;separate property; yes???

used husbands funds earned prior to marriage, & condo broke even & wife never given interest in condo ;& due to wife’s massive medical debt put Hi. condo tenants by Entirety , but in Hi title not determined by title; husband’s separate property? Yes???wife filed legal separation in... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 13, 2023

A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Some questions remain unanswered on this forum, but you wanted to try reposting, you could add Divorce and Real Estate as categories. This doesn't look like an insurance bad faith matter - and it may have... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Hawaii on
Q: In a Hawaii criminal citation for drinking on the beach, the PO left out the Law section that I committed, is this valid

Hi I was caught drinking at waikiki beach and was given a citation for 3 charges, "Park Rules, Prohibs, & Litter Control". The area for "Section" to the left of it was left blank so I don't know exactly which crime I committed as per Hawaii law. Is this a reason for my... View More

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answered on Jul 12, 2023

if the "Section" area of the citation was left blank, it could potentially be a procedural error. However, whether or not this error alone is sufficient to have your case dismissed would depend on the specific laws and procedures in Hawaii, as well as the discretion of the court handling... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for Hawaii on
Q: I was served a summons in a civil lawsuit and have 20 days to respond. I can not afford an attorney.

The suit appears to be frivolous, naming 50 plus defendents including the US Dept of Justice, the governor etc. What are my options

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 6, 2023

An attorney in Hawaii could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. If you haven't already addressed the matter, try to arrange a brief consult with an attorney to discuss your best options, whether through an answer, motion, request for extension, or other action. It may... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy, Consumer Law and Lemon Law for Hawaii on
Q: I have defaulted on a car loan with Santander consumer USA. It’s been a year. Car still not repo. What do I do?

The loan has defaulted for a year now and my car still hasn’t been repossessed. What are my legal options? Should I do a voluntary repo?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 4, 2023

Your legal options are: 1) bankruptcy; 2) borrow money and pay off the note; 3) sell the car and pay off the note; 4) don’t voluntarily repo bc it won’t reduce the debt by much. Even if repoed, you will still owe nearly the same amount.

Q: My Workers' Compensation Atty never communicates or knows me. Feel unrepresented. Wrongful doings by my claims adjuster.

Employee injured/disabled; neuro spinal surgery done with more damaged nerves.

Claim's adjuster biased and fabrication in reports and proofs to Atty with no response. Lots of INTENTIONAL HIPPA VIOLATIONS DONE.

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Feb 6, 2023

Try to discuss your concerns with your attorney. If you are not satisfied, consult with other attorneys on taking over the case. You may want to hire a new attorney before firing your current attorney.

Note, this is only general information, not legal advice. Consult an attorney in your state.

1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Hawaii on
Q: If a sibling created a false will and named himself executor what can I do to make things right
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answered on Dec 7, 2022

You need to hire an attorney to contest the will. If you don't, it will be accepted by the probate court and will be administered per its terms.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Hawaii on
Q: Backing out of supermarket stall I bumped into someone behind. There was no damage.The lady said I dont know what to do

I told the lady there was no damage. There was lots of traffic backing up. I got back into my car pulled out and as I was moving forward the lady grabbed onto my cars driver side mirror almost pulling it off. I told the lady there was no damage get off my car. She let go. So I left thinking she... View More

Mark Simonds
Mark Simonds
answered on Oct 10, 2022

I recommend that you hire a competent attorney, or, if financial circumstances do not permit that, to apply for the services of a public defender. Depending on how you are charged, this is a matter which could result in the potential for jail time under these facts, possibly up to 10 days! While... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Hawaii on
Q: How do you know if a deceased parent had a will, or life insurance?

Also a deceased parent estate, and assets, where to find this information.

Kelly LaPrade
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Kelly LaPrade
answered on Oct 9, 2022

You should check at local banks to find out if the decedent had a safe deposit box. Most banks will allow access for the purposes of looking for a Will. Look through the decedent’s files and mail.

If you do not have access you may need to contact a lawyer to determine if you can be...
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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant, Personal Injury and Real Estate Law for Hawaii on
Q: Rented home,w/o alarms, fixed rotten stairs prior to moving in,nor got check 4 repair,not renting condition, able 2 sue?

investigation found zero fireworks or any known combustible items near reported start of fire location.fire investigator’s/landlords insurance determined cause unknown. First week moving in home, off and on we would smell burning wood but didn’t see smoke, (ironically the location witnesses... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 8, 2022

A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Your question straddles several categories and I can only speak for the Personal Injury aspect of your question, not the L-T issues. When you mention "unscathed," it sounds like you might be referring to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Hawaii on
Q: Can Canadian citizens leave and return to the US if they are in the process of a visitor visa extension?

I am a Canadian citizen and have been in the US for just over 12 months. I have applied for a visitor visa extension before my 6 months expiration date and was given a biometrics interview, however, at the time my daughter's passport expired and we had COVID and we re-scheduled the... View More

Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
answered on Oct 1, 2022

There is something odd about this situation. Usually those who file for an I-539 extension are not required to do biometrics. I sense that the wrong form was filed out, but more information is needed!

Canadians usually have a unique relationship with the U.S. The entry is often viewed as...
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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Immigration Law for Hawaii on
Q: My wife can't get a visa from the state department to return to me/USA. She is in the Philippines we need help advise,

We were married in Hawaii, she went back to her home and got stuck in the Philippines because of covid. Her visa was denied probably because I don't make enough money. I am on SSI. This has been a two year process and we only hear from visa agencies that we need to pay them a $1000.00 to get... View More

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Sep 27, 2022

If you are married to her, then you can apply for a spousal visa. If you do not make enough money to financially sponsor her, then you can enlist the aid of a joint financial sponsor. This can be anybody who is a green card holder or a US citizen state side, and if they make enough money, then your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander, Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation for Hawaii on
Q: Why cant I find a workers comp, attorney in Hawaii? almost 3 years now

I had them up to 35k without one. They denied, delayed, blocked a legit claim. Now Im destroyed.

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answered on Sep 27, 2022

Check out Justia.com they have many attorneys in Hawaii that service workers' compensation claims. Good luck. https://www.justia.com/lawyers/workers-compensation/hawaii

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Hawaii on
Q: If my friend is gonna get charged with a promoting a detrimental drug but everything was in my truck, if I come

Forward and say it wasn’t theirs? Would they get let go? It was in my truck so?….

Mark Simonds
Mark Simonds
answered on Sep 17, 2022

Aloha, as you could potentially incriminate yourself and get charged, I would advise you assert your 5th Amendment Right to remain silent. But, if your friend calls you as a witness at trial you should seek the advice of an attorney.

I wish you the best of luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Hawaii on
Q: Is promoting gambling in the second degree a felony in hawaii?
Mark Simonds
Mark Simonds
answered on Sep 17, 2022

It is a misdemeanor. Hawaii Revised Statutes, § 712-1222 (2013 reads as follows:

Promoting Gambling In the Second Degree.

(1) A person commits the offense of promoting gambling in the second degree if the person knowingly advances or profits from gambling activity.

(2)...
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