As of August 1, 2011, Kendal and I (Gavin) have opened our new offices at the Pan Am Building as DOI/LUKE, Attorneys at Law, LLLC. Our former partner Stacy Miyatake is enjoying her new career as a Hearings Officer with the Hawaii State Department of Labor, and we wish her all the best. Stacy is [...]
Bankruptcy law changes to chapter 7 and 13
The U.S. Congress has dramatically changed the federal bankruptcy laws, greatly affecting an individual’s ability to file. Bankruptcy, however, is STILL available to people seeking relief from their debts. Call or write to Kendal Luke, our bankruptcy attorney, if you want to know how the changes affect you.
Chinese law could make divorced women homeless
An interesting change to Chinese divorce law. Previously, a home purchased by either party before the marriage became marital property when they married, and thus divisible when divorcing. However, with the passage of this new law in August 2011, it appears that the premarital home will revert solely to the original purchaser — according to [...]
Family Court’s move to Kapolei
THE KAPOLEI JUDICIARY COMPLEX — FAMILY COURT The Family Court’s move to Kapolei The Family Court of the First Circuit, which covers all of Oahu, has moved from its downtown Honolulu location (777 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813), to the new Judiciary complex in Kapolei (4675 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei, Hawaii 96707), on March 29, 2010. [...]

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