Family Law for Big Island Families
Family law covers the legal side of life's biggest transitions: marriages ending, children being raised across two households, support being set and enforced, agreements being made before a marriage begins. On the Big Island, these cases run through the Family Court of the Third Circuit, and after nearly three decades of family law practice, Christopher Eggert has seen just about every version of them.
What We Handle
- Divorce, from uncontested filings to contested cases
- Child custody and visitation, decided on the best interests of the child
- Child support, calculated under the Hawaii guidelines, established, enforced, or modified
- Spousal support, temporary and long-term
- Paternity, establishing parental rights and responsibilities for unmarried parents
- Premarital agreements, drafted or reviewed before the wedding
- Modifications and enforcement of existing decrees and orders
- QDROs, dividing retirement accounts after divorce
How Cases Work Here
Big Island family law cases are heard in the Third Circuit Family Court, with west side matters running through the Keahuolū Courthouse in Kailua-Kona. Filing is electronic, many hearings are remote, and this practice was built for exactly that: consultations by Zoom or phone, documents handled digitally, and clear communication about where your case stands at every step.
Talk With Chris
The first step is a free 15 minute call, held by Zoom or phone, where you will get straight answers about your situation and your options.