Hawaii Legal Information Videos
Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, the Hawaii State Judiciary, and the Hawaii Access to Justice Commission, with funding from the Legal Services Corporation's Technology Iniatives Grant, have collaborated to create legal information videos. The videos were developed for use by limited income persons representing themselves in civil legal matters, but are available free of charge to all persons. These videos are only meant to provide general legal information and are not to be viewed as legal advice. Before you take any action or rely on any information in these videos, it is recommended that you consult an attorney or contact the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii. Select videos are available in Ilocano, Marshallese, and Chuukese.
Chuukese: Fair Housing Video
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Ilocano: Fair Housing Video
This video provides general information about Housing Discrimination
Marshallese: Fair Housing Video
This video provides general information about Housing Discrimination
Video: Adoption, Guardianship, and Power of Attorney
This video provides an overview of and comparison between adoption, guardianship and power of attorney.
Video: Divorce, Responding to a Divorce Complaint
This video provides instructions on what to do if you receive divorce papers from your spouse.
Video: Eviction: Private Landlord-Tenant Lease
This video explains the private landlord-tenant eviction process on Oahu; however, the information provided may be helpful for anyone in the State of Hawaii who is facing an eviction.
Video: How to Collect a Judgment
This video outlines the process for collecting a judgment in Honolulu District Court; however, the information provided may be useful for collecting a judgment in other circuits in the State of Hawaii.
Video: Landlord-Tenant Basics
This video provides general information about private landlord-tenant rights and responsibilities.
Video: Online Legal Resources & Information
This video provides information about free legal resources including legal information brochures, interactive forms, and videos.
Video: Representing Yourself in Court
This video provides general information how to represent yourself at a court or administrative hearing.
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.
Video: Security Deposits: Private Landlord-Tenant Lease
This video provides general information about security deposits.
Video: Temporary Restraining Order: District Court & Family Court
This video provides an overview of and comparison between district court and family court restraining orders.
Wage Theft: The Hanahana Justice Project
The Hanahana Justice Program combats wage theft in Hawaii. The program aims to empower low-wage workers, address wage theft, trafficking,and labor exploitation, and advance worker justice through education, outreach, advocacy, and community lawyering.