Hawaii’s Boutique Family Law Firm

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We believe each case is unique and deserves exceptional representation.

We provide strong, smart advocacy focused on your needs and objectives.

We understand the importance of protecting your children, family, and assets and work diligently to protect your interests.

We value innovative and collaborative outcomes that meet your needs, now and in the future.

We listen to your objectives and provide you with honest and candid professional advice to help you and your family move forward.

Lukela and Kobayashi, LLP is a Honolulu-based law firm providing clients throughout the State of Hawai`i with exceptional legal services in all aspects of family law.  The firm's founding partners, Katherine M.M. Lukela and Erin M. Kobayashi, together, have over twenty years of combined litigation experience.  The firm’s practice areas include divorce issues, including marital property characterization, valuation and division; spousal and child support; child custody cases; paternity matters; premarital; and postnuptial agreements.  

At Lukela & Kobayashi, LLP, we understand the sensitive and difficult nature of family law matters.  We are committed to helping our clients navigate through the legal system during very difficult and challenging times, while maintaining the privacy and discretion of each client.  We are passionate about representing our clients with the highest levels of professionalism, integrity and diligence that these matters require.   

The firm’s founding partners have been honored by various legal organizations, including SuperLawyers and Best Lawyers.

The firm’s attorneys assist clients in every area of family law, to include: 

  • Divorce 

  • Property Division 

  • Debt Allocation 

  • Child Custody

  • Child Support

  • Order Dividing Retirement Plans

  • Premarital and Post-Marital Agreements 

  • Paternity

  • Adoptions

  • Guardianships/Conservatorships (Minor Children and Incapacitated Adults)

  • Temporary Restraining Orders

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution

    • Mediation and Arbitration

  • Guardian Ad Litems

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