Self-Help Centers & Access to Justice Rooms
The Hawaii Court Self-Help Centers and Access to Justice Rooms are a joint effort of the Hawaii State Judiciary, the Hawaii Access To Justice Commission, the Hawaii State Bar Association, local bar associations, and the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii to help self-represented litigants better understand their rights and the court process. This is a free program provided by the help of volunteer attorneys.
Family Court Forms for Maui
View and download family court forms for divorce, custody, temporary restraining orders, adoption, guardianship, and paternity on Maui (Second Circuit).
Family Court Forms for Oahu
View and download family court forms for divorce, custody, child support, temporary restraining orders, adoption, guardianship, and paternity on Oahu (First Circuit)
Self-Help Centers & Access to Justice Rooms
The Hawaii Court Self-Help Centers and Access to Justice Rooms are a joint effort of the Hawaii State Judiciary, the Hawaii Access To Justice Commission, the Hawaii State Bar Association, local bar associations, and the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii to help self-represented litigants better understand their rights and the court process. This is a free program provided by the help of volunteer attorneys.
Self-Help Form: Ex Parte Motion and Declaration to Advance or Expedite Hearing
Use this interactive interview to assist you in completing either 1) A motion requesting that the court move your hearing to an earlier date (Advance Hearing) OR 2) A motion requesting that the court speeds up the time it normally takes to receive and consider a response (Expedite Hearing).
Self-Help Form: Motion and Affidavit to Waive Filing Fees - Oahu (First Circuit)
Use this interactive interview to complete the form asking the court to waive your filing fees because you cannot afford to pay such costs. This could be used for Family Court cases where there are filing fees including Divorce, Paternity, Adoption and Guardianship.
General Information About Financial Powers of Attorney
Read about how to give someone authority to handle your bill-paying, investment decisions, and other financial matters.
How a Durable Financial Power of Attorney Works
A durable financial power of attorney is a simple way to arrange for someone to handle your finances.
Self-Help Form: Power of Attorney
Use this interactive interview if you would like to create a Power of Attorney to give a person powers related to your child(ren).
Self-Help Form: Guardianship of a Minor
Use this interactive interview if you would like to complete the court forms required to file for a Guardianship of a Minor. This interview will assist you in completing the following court forms: 1) Petition, 2) Notice of Hearing, 3) List of Exhibits, 4) Waiver of Notice and Consent, and 5) Order Appointing Guardian with Limited/Unlimited Authority.
Self-Help Form: Guardianship of an Incapacitated Adult - Oahu (First Circuit)
Use this interactive interview if you would like to complete the court forms (Petition, Waiver of Notice, List of Exhibits, Order Appointing Guardian) for a Guardianship of an Incapacitated Person and if you will file your Guardianship in the First Circuit (Oahu).