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.
How a Custodial Parent Can Get an Accounting Form of Child Support
This brochure provides helpful guidelines for custodial parents (parents who have custody) to request a child support accounting form from the Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA).
How a Non-Custodial Parent Can Get an Accounting Form of Child Support
This brochure provides helpful guidelines for non-custodial parents (parents who do not have custody) to request a child support accounting form from the Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA).
Mediation on Hawaii Island - Hilo
Ku'ikahi Mediation Center provides a variety of dispute prevention and resolution services to our East Hawaii community. We help individuals, families, organizations, businesses, schools, and others to find creative solutions to challenging situations.
Mediation on Hawaii Island - Kona
West Hawaii Mediation Center strives to provide an array of high quality conflict resolution services to community members and organizations throughout West Hawaii.
Mediation on Kauai
Mediation Services from Kauai Economic Opportunity (KEO) can address a number of issues. Mediators from the agency facilitate dispute resolution in a confidential, informal and non-threatening manner, with the aim of avoiding court proceedings or preventing evictions.
Mediation on Maui
Maui Mediation Services, Inc. was established in 1982 to provide creative and appropriate ways of resolving disputes
Mediation on Oahu
Mediation Center of the Pacific's mission is to provide high quality mediation and dispute resolution services that are affordable and accessible on the island of Oahu.
Child Custody
This brochure is for parents who need information about the custody of their children. It explains child custody, how to get an order, and how to change an existing custody order.
How to Serve the Other Parent (Same Island) in a Paternity Action
This brochure will help you if you have started or will be starting a paternity/custody/visitation action and need information on how to serve the other parent if s/he is on the same island as you.
Island of Hawaii YMCA Family Visitation Center
Information about the YMCA's Family Visitation Center in Hilo which provides a safe, nurturing place where child visitations and exchanges can occur
Paternity: Establishing Custody, Visitation, and Support
Use this brochure if you are not married to the other parent of your child and want to know your parental rights.
Visitation Information for Parents
Use this brochure for general information on visitation rights of parents.
What Unmarried Moms Should Know About Voluntary Establishment of Paternity (VEP)
This brochure provides useful information to mothers who are not married to the father of their child and who gave birth to their child on or after July 1, 1999.
Child Custody
This brochure is for parents who need information about the custody of their children. It explains child custody, how to get an order, and how to change an existing custody order.
Instructions and Forms for Pre-Decree and Post-Decree Motion Filings
Pre-Decree Relief forms are used to obtain temporary orders while a divorce is happening. Post-Decree Relief forms are used to change an existing order from a divorce decree that was just entered.
Visitation Information for Parents
Use this brochure for general information on visitation rights of parents.
Paternity: Establishing Custody, Visitation, and Support
Use this brochure if you are not married to the other parent of your child and want to know your parental rights.
What Unmarried Moms Should Know About Voluntary Establishment of Paternity (VEP)
This brochure provides useful information to mothers who are not married to the father of their child and who gave birth to their child on or after July 1, 1999.
How to Establish Paternity Voluntarily if You’re an Unmarried Parent
Information on how to establish paternity if you're not married.
How to request a Fee Waiver in Family Court
In Family Court, most cases require paying a court filing fee. In some circumstances, you can have the fee waived, which means you do not have to pay. This brochure explains how to request a fee waiver in Family Court.
Instructions and Forms for Pre-Decree and Post-Decree Motion Filings
Pre-Decree Relief forms are used to obtain temporary orders while a divorce is happening. Post-Decree Relief forms are used to change an existing order from a divorce decree that was just entered.
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.