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.
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.
Self-Help Form: Divorce without Children, Oahu - Part 1
Use this interactive interview if you would like to complete the first set of court forms for a Divorce without Children and if you will file your Divorce in the First Circuit (Oahu).
Self-Help Form: Divorce without Children, Oahu - Part 2
Use this interactive interview if you have already filed your first set of forms for a Divorce without Children in the First Circuit (Oahu) and would like to complete the court forms for divorce.
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)
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.
Divorce Without Children Packet (Instructions and Forms) - Hilo
Forms and instructions to file an uncontested divorce (both parties agree) without children in Hilo.
Divorce Without Children Packet (Instructions and Forms) - Kona
Forms and instructions to file an uncontested divorce (both parties agree) without children in Kona.
Family Court Forms for Hawaii Island
Download family court forms for divorce, custody, child support, and temporary restraining orders for Hawaii Island (Third Circuit)
Family Court Forms for Kauai
View and download Family Court forms for Kauai (Fifth Circuit)
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).
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.
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: Appearance and Waiver
Use this interactive interview if you have received a Complaint for Divorce, agree with your spouse (Plaintiff) on the matters of the divorce, and signed the Divorce Decree. Completing and filing the Appearance and Waiver means that you agree that the court may grant the divorce without you going to court.
Self-Help Form: Asset and Debt Statement - Oahu (First Circuit)
Use this interactive interview if you would like to complete the Asset and Debt Statement for a Divorce case in Family Court of the First Circuit (Oahu).
Self-Help Form: Divorce without Children - Hawaii (Third Circuit)
Use this interactive interview if you would like to complete the court forms for a Divorce without Children and if you will file your Divorce in the Third Circuit (Hawaii Island).
Self-Help Form: Divorce without Children - Maui (Second Circuit)
Use this interactive interview if you would like to complete the court forms for a Divorce without Children and if you will file your Divorce in the Second Circuit (Maui)
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.
Self-Help Form: Motion and Declaration for Post Decree Relief
Use this interactive interview if you want to complete a Motion and Declaration for Post Decree Relief in Family Court requesting the court to modify or make changes to a Divorce Decree.
Self-Help Form: Motion and Declaration for Post Decree Relief - Maui (Second Circuit)
Use this interactive interview if you want to complete a Motion and Declaration for Post Decree Relief requesting the court to modify or make changes to a Divorce Decree entered in Family Court of the Second Circuit.
Self-Help Form: Motion and Declaration for Pre-Decree Relief
Use this interactive interview if you want to complete a Motion and Declaration for Pre-Decree Relief in Family Court requesting every type of available relief in a case where a Divorce Decree has not yet been made final.
Self-Help Form: Motion for Service by Mail
Use this interactive interview to complete a Motion for Service by Mail and Affidavit; Order for Service by Mail is required in a Divorce case if your spouse lives on a different island to obtain the court's approval before serving your spouse by certified or registered mail.
Self-Help Form: Proposed Parenting Plan
Use this interactive interview if you would like to complete the court form for a Proposed Parenting Plan to be submitted in either a Divorce or Custody court case in the State of Hawaii.
Self-Help Form: Statement of Mailing Exhibits "1" and "2"
Use this interactive interview to complete a Statement of Mailing, Exhibits "1" and "2" required in a Divorce case if your spouse does not live on the same island as you. You will serve your spouse (your spouse will receive court papers) by certified or registered mail, restricted delivery.
Video: Resources for Court Users
This video provides information about resources available to court users including court self-help centers, language services, mediation, and accommodations for people with disabilities.
What to do if you Receive Divorce Papers from your Spouse
Information regarding what you should do if you receive Divorce papers from your spouse.
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.
Attend or Watch the Divorce Law in Hawaii Seminar
Divorce Law in Hawaii covers custody, property division, child support and alimony, the difference between a contested divorce and uncontested divorce, all the ways to settle a divorce, and additional resources available to divorcing spouses.
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.
Divorce Law in Hawaii
Every state has its own divorce laws. This brochure covers the basics of Divorce Law in Hawaii.
How to Search for a Missing Spouse
Use this brochure if you want a divorce but do not have contact with your spouse and/or do not know where to locate your spouse.
How to Serve Your Spouse on the Same Island
This brochure will help you if you have started or will be starting a divorce action and need information on how to serve your spouse if s/he is on the same island as you.
Self-Help Form: Motion and Declaration for Post Decree Relief
Use this interactive interview if you want to complete a Motion and Declaration for Post Decree Relief in Family Court requesting the court to modify or make changes to a Divorce Decree.
Self-Help Form: Motion and Declaration for Post Decree Relief - Maui (Second Circuit)
Use this interactive interview if you want to complete a Motion and Declaration for Post Decree Relief requesting the court to modify or make changes to a Divorce Decree entered in Family Court of the Second Circuit.
Self-Help Form: Motion and Declaration for Pre-Decree Relief
Use this interactive interview if you want to complete a Motion and Declaration for Pre-Decree Relief in Family Court requesting every type of available relief in a case where a Divorce Decree has not yet been made final.
Self-Help Form: Proposed Parenting Plan
Use this interactive interview if you would like to complete the court form for a Proposed Parenting Plan to be submitted in either a Divorce or Custody court case in the State of Hawaii.
Video: Divorce, Responding to a Divorce Complaint
This video provides instructions on what to do if you receive divorce papers from your spouse.
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.
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.
Self-Help Form: Motion and Declaration for Post Decree Relief
Use this interactive interview if you want to complete a Motion and Declaration for Post Decree Relief in Family Court requesting the court to modify or make changes to a Divorce Decree.
Self-Help Form: Motion and Declaration for Post Decree Relief - Maui (Second Circuit)
Use this interactive interview if you want to complete a Motion and Declaration for Post Decree Relief requesting the court to modify or make changes to a Divorce Decree entered in Family Court of the Second Circuit.
Self-Help Form: Proposed Parenting Plan
Use this interactive interview if you would like to complete the court form for a Proposed Parenting Plan to be submitted in either a Divorce or Custody court case in the State of Hawaii.
Video: Representing Yourself in Court
This video provides general information how to represent yourself at a court or administrative hearing.
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.
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
PACT Kauai Family Visitation Center
Providing a safe, neutral, and nurturing environment where visitations and exchanges of children occur between custodial and non-custodial parents. The Center helps children and parents who are experiencing difficulties in divorce, separation, family violence or involved in custody disputes.
Self-Help Form: Motion and Declaration for Pre-Decree Relief
Use this interactive interview if you want to complete a Motion and Declaration for Pre-Decree Relief in Family Court requesting every type of available relief in a case where a Divorce Decree has not yet been made final.
Self-Help Form: Proposed Parenting Plan
Use this interactive interview if you would like to complete the court form for a Proposed Parenting Plan to be submitted in either a Divorce or Custody court case in the State of Hawaii.