Honolulu Family Law Attorney
30 Years Helping Honolulu Families Move Forward
Not everyone will get arrested. Not everyone will declare bankruptcy. Nearly everyone will be affected by a family law matter. Divorce, custody battles, alimony, prenuptial agreements, or paternity actions are all life-changing legal procedures. They’re also common; they could happen to anyone.
Legal issues involving the people you love are stressful, and the decisions you make during them follow you for years. My firm, Law Offices of Steve Cedillos, has helped Honolulu residents resolve family law matters for more than 30 years. I earned my JD from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, William S. Richardson School of Law, and I’ve spent my career helping clients build stable futures, even when they came to me feeling like their situation was beyond repair.
You wouldn’t let an apprentice carpenter remodel your house, so why let a young lawyer handle a case that affects the rest of your life? Get the benefit of my experience and hard-won legal knowledge.
Call (808) 201-0496 or contact me online for a free consultation. I’m available 24 hours a day, so call me anytime.
Family Law Matters I Handle in Honolulu
Family law extends well beyond divorce. I handle the full range of matters that come before the Family Court of the First Circuit, including contested and uncontested divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, property division, paternity actions, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, guardianship of a child, grandparents’ rights to visitation, and visitation rights.
I can represent you in a petition for guardianship of a child who needs your protection, or pursue grandparents’ visitation rights when a family relationship is at risk. If you weren’t married to the other parent when your child was born, I can help you bring a paternity action to secure child support or establish rights of visitation and custody.
If you’re preparing to marry and want to protect both yourself and your future spouse, I can draft a prenuptial agreement or a postnuptial agreement if you’re already married. Disputes over property division are also common in divorce proceedings. Hawaii follows an equitable distribution standard, meaning the court divides marital assets and debts in a way it finds just and fair based on the specific circumstances of each case.
Why Honolulu Families Choose My Firm
There’s no shortage of attorneys in Honolulu, but not all family law representation looks the same. When you hire me, you work directly with me from the first consultation through the resolution of your case. I don’t pass clients to junior associates or hand files to a rotating team. I develop an individualized plan tailored to your circumstances, and I’m reachable any hour of the day, including nights and weekends.
What sets my practice apart:
- More than 30 years of family law practice in Honolulu, including deep familiarity with the procedures and expectations of the Family Court of the First Circuit
- Direct, one-on-one representation: your matter is handled personally by me, not delegated
- Free consultations available 24 hours a day, because family law emergencies don’t follow business hours
- Both family law and criminal defense under one roof, so clients whose situations cross both areas work with the same attorney throughout
- An individualized approach to every case, because no two families face exactly the same situation
Ready to talk through your options? Contact my office or call (808) 201-0496 anytime. I’m available 24 hours a day and ready to start building a plan for you.
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Why Choose Law Offices of Steve Cedillos?
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Tireless RepresentationMr. Cedillos works tirelessly on behalf of his clients, understanding the importance of achieving the best possible outcome in their legal matters.
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Compassionate AdvocacyWhether negotiating an uncontested divorce or representing clients in court, Steve Cedillos advocates vigorously for his clients' interests to ensure they receive the outcome they deserve.
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Specialized Military DefenseAttorney Cedillos specializes in military criminal defense, assisting clients with various proceedings from non-judicial punishment hearings to general courts-martial.
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Client-Centered ApproachMr. Cedillos takes a sincere interest in the success of his clients, prioritizing their needs and goals throughout the legal process.
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Comprehensive Legal ExpertiseWith over 30 years of experience, Steve Cedillos offers expertise in both criminal defense and family law, handling a wide range of cases from DUIs to complex divorce proceedings.
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Dedication to ClientsSteve Cedillos is committed to being a dedicated personal advocate for his clients, recognizing the significance of their cases and the impact on their futures.