Family Law Firm in Hawaii Overview
The Law Office of Sara R. Harvey concentrates in the area of family law only in Honolulu, Hawaii. Due to our strong presence and winning history we are considered one of the foremost family law firms in Hawaii.
Areas of Practice:
- Divorce in Hawaii
- Contested
- Uncontested
- Child Custody
- Child support
- Property division
- Spousal support/alimony
- Relocation
- Post-divorce issues
- Interstate child custody (UCCJEA)
- Parental kidnappings/custodial interference
- Paternity
- Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs)
- Domestic violence
Committed Family Law Attorney
Family law attorney Sara Harvey and paralegal Donna Woodin are an extremely adept in the area of child custody, divorce, and all aspects of family law in Hawaii. Sara Harvey is very accomplished in her area of expertise.
Some of Sara R. Harvey’s Accomplishments
Achieved the highest AV-rating by Martindale-Hubbell's Peer Reviewed Ratings Standards.
Worked as a Custody Evaluator.
Attends Family Law Section meetings and Bench Bar Conferences with the judiciary.
Completed considerable training on local and national custody issues regarding child needs, child development, domestic violence, timesharing schedules, and mediation.
Spoke publicly on interstate custody and domestic abuse.
Continues to annually speak at the University of Hawaii Law School Family Law class about the experiences of a family law attorney. Ms. Woodin provides insight into the role of paralegals in a family law firm.
Represented children’s interests in domestic cases as a Guardian Ad-Litem, Custody Guardian Ad Litem, and Custody Evaluator.
As an experienced Hawaii divorce and family law firm the Office of Sara Harvey regularly continues legal education, keeping current on all family law news and amendments of laws.
We are in tune with our client's domestic legal needs.
The Law Office of Sara R. Harvey understands what our clients are facing when it comes to a custody battle in Hawaii or divorce laws in Hawaii, because we were in the same situation. We went through own divorces and custody battles.
We work every possible angle and are not afraid to take a novel approach to any issue. The Law Office of Sara R. Harvey works together, setting realistic goals for our clients and do not stop until they are met. As a knowledgeable and experienced family law firm in Hawaii, combined with the genuine concern for our clients and their children, The Law Office of Sara R. Harvey is thoughtful, creative, and makes individual resolutions for our clients.
Working toward the most optimal conclusion possible
As a leading child custody and divorce attorney in Hawaii, Sara Harvey makes her clients the law firm's top priority. She will work hard to reach fair and reasonable agreements throughout the divorce process or custody battle. Reaching settlements saves clients money, time, and stress. If a settlement is not possible, however, our law office uses our litigation skills in the courtroom to attain fairness for our clients. The Law Office of Sara R. Harvey exudes confidence and experience as a child custody and family law firm in Hawaii.
Unique & Compassionate Child Custody & Divorce Law Firm
In this stressful time, your lawyer should listen to and understand your crisis. The Law Office of Sara R. Harvey welcomes clients into our office to discuss their child custody battles, the Hawaii divorce process, or any situation under the family law category. We also communicate with our clients via email and telephone.
Sara’s Trademark Hats

Lawyers, clients, and personnel arrive at family court at 8:30 am. Trying to find your attorney can seem impossible. Sara Harvey is the only lawyer in family court who wears a hat. Her trademark look allows clients to easily locate her in the madhouse of the court waiting room.
They also know how to relax
Sara Harvey enjoys gourmet cooking and baking, walking, San Francisco 49er's (going to training camp every August), reading, and spoiling her first grandchild. Besides her two sons, daughter-in-law, and grandson, she has a Schnauzer and a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig to help her relax.
Donna dances hula and is known to her hula sisters as Lokelani. She also is a gourmet cook, enjoys walking on Kailua beach, reading, and shopping.


