Business Details
21 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Honolulu Family Law Advocates
Smith & Sturdivant, LLLC, LLLC has been a trusted name in Hawaii family law since 2005. Our firm was founded on principles of passion for our work, pride in performance, and gratitude for the opportunity to serve families during critical moments. We specialize exclusively in family law, offering comprehensive legal solutions for divorce, child custody, adoption, restraining orders, and more. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience, including unique insights from roles as former civil litigators, mediators, and custody evaluators. We pride ourselves on transparent communication, personalized representation, and a deep understanding of the emotional and legal complexities our clients face.Our team has successfully handled cases involving interstate legal matters, complex property divisions, and sensitive custody disputes. We are committed to helping clients achieve favorable outcomes while maintaining dignity and minimizing conflict. Our Honolulu-based practice serves clients across Hawaii, including military families, young parents, and seniors. With a focus on accessibility and integrity, we provide free consultations and work tirelessly to ensure every client feels heard, supported, and prepared for the future.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody Advocacy
Adoption Services
Restraining Orders
Child Support Cases
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of combined experience in Hawaii family law
- Former mediators and custody evaluators with court process expertise
- Exclusive focus on family law for comprehensive legal solutions
- Transparent communication with regular case updates
- Proven success in complex interstate family law cases
What people say
Exceptional legal guidance
Compassionate representation
Transparent communication
Successful case outcomes
Personalized attention
Services
Divorce Representation
Our experienced attorneys guide clients through contested and uncontested divorce proceedings, addressing property division, alimony, child custody, and support matters. We leverage deep knowledge of Hawaii's no-fault divorce laws and court procedures to protect client interests while minimizing conflict. Our team provides strategic counsel for both simple and complex divorce cases.
Child Custody Advocacy
We represent parents in physical and legal custody determinations, including joint custody arrangements and relocation cases. Our attorneys understand the emotional stakes and focus on children's best interests while advocating for clients' parental rights. We handle custody modifications and enforcement actions with sensitivity and legal precision.
Adoption Services
Our firm facilitates stepparent adoptions, guardianship transitions, and other adoption processes. We navigate Hawaii's adoption statutes to ensure proper consent documentation, court filings, and representation. We help families complete necessary paperwork and meet legal requirements for permanent parental rights establishment.
Restraining Orders
We assist clients seeking emergency protection from domestic abuse through temporary and permanent restraining orders. Our team explains legal requirements, prepares court documentation, and represents clients in hearings to ensure safety and legal compliance with court mandates.
Child Support Cases
We handle child support determinations, modifications, and enforcement actions. Our attorneys calculate obligations based on Hawaii guidelines, address income changes, and resolve disputes over educational expenses, medical coverage, and extracurricular costs while prioritizing children's needs.
People
Justin L. Sturdivant
Founding Attorney
Justin Sturdivant is a family law specialist with 18 years of experience, including roles as mediator and custody evaluator. He graduated from University of Hawaii Law School in 2005 and focuses exclusively on family law matters, handling complex cases involving interstate jurisdiction and child custody disputes.
Daniel E. Pollard
Attorney
Daniel Pollard brings extensive family law experience to the firm, working closely with clients on divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and adoption cases. He collaborates with Sturdivant to provide comprehensive legal representation for complex family law matters.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We specialize in divorce, child custody, adoption, restraining orders, child support, paternity cases, and mediation services.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss your family law case and legal options.
How experienced are your attorneys?
Our attorneys have over 20 years of combined experience, including roles as mediators and custody evaluators.
Can you handle complex interstate family law cases?
Yes, we have successfully managed cases involving parties in multiple states using UCCJEA and UIFSA regulations.
What makes your firm different?
We combine legal expertise with compassionate advocacy, focusing exclusively on family law to provide comprehensive solutions.
