Law Office of Warren Kim

Do you have to go to court in order to have an uncontested divorce?

In Hawaii, if both parties agree to the terms of the divorce, nobody has to go to court.  All the process is done by filing the necessary papers.

Can a spouse prevent me from getting a divorce? 

Hawaii has a no fault divorce law.  The state does not consider it their role to forcefully keep a person married.  If a person wants a divorce, the court will grant it, regardless of the other party's objection.

I have heard the bankruptcy laws changed and that it is difficult for a person to file for bankruptcy.  Is it still possible to file for chapter 7 bankruptcy? 

While it is true that a few more conditions have been constructed, many people will income less than $50,000 a year can still file for bankruptcy under chapter 7.  Considering that an illness, and sometimes the credit card companies charging 30% interest or more, a person needs a chance for a fresh start.

My wife is a Japanese national and she came in through the visa waiver program.  Can I still petition her as an immediate relative? 

While a person coming in the visa waiver program is generally not allowed to extend, change or adjust status, marriage to a U.S. citizen gives her the ability to receive her "green card" in the U.S.

If I do not qualify to file an affidavit of support for immigration, what can I do? 

You have to check if you indeed do not qualify, because sometimes you can use your assets to augment your income level for the affidavit of support.  If all fails, you can find a joint sponsor.

I have been arrested for shop lifting and I am a legal resident.  How will this affect me? 

This is a complicated matter and deals with possible removal from the U.S. as well as naturalization problems.  It is best to consult a lawyer.  While it may be hard to understand, indeed every case is different, and sometimes you should seek an attorney regarding your case.

Our law office provide free consultations if we agree to work on your case.  Otherwise we do charge a low fee for the initial consultation, but the fee is deducted from our total fee when you decide to have our office work on your case.