Hawaii Family Court Forms and Filing Resources

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Hawaii publishes its own official family law forms, filing instructions, and self-help materials, but they are spread across several government sites. This page organizes the official Hawaii sources in one place so you can go straight to the right court page for forms, e-filing, rules, and locations.

Hawaii's core family statutes live in the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 580 - Annulment, Divorce, and Separation. To start a brand new case you generally file your first papers with the court the regular way, then register in JEFS to e-file everything after that.

How the Hawaii court system handles family cases

Family cases in Hawaii are heard in the Family Court. Hawaii runs a dedicated Family Court inside each judicial circuit.

Hawaii has four judicial circuits across its islands, each with a Family Court.

Appeals from a family case generally go first to the Intermediate Court of Appeals, and the state's highest court is the Supreme Court of Hawaii.

Besides the judge, a Magistrate / Commissioner may handle parts of a family case. Besides the judge, a magistrate, commissioner, or referee may hear temporary orders, child support, and uncontested matters - usually subject to a judge's review.

Official Hawaii resources

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Hawaii state courts website (Hawaii judicial branch): The official home of the Hawaii court system, with statewide news, rules, and links to every court. https://www.courts.state.hi.us

Hawaii family law forms (Hawaii judicial branch): The official statewide collection of family law forms published for Hawaii cases. Start here when you need the current version of a form. https://www.courts.state.hi.us/self-help/courts/forms

Hawaii self-help resources (Hawaii courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Hawaii family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.courts.state.hi.us/self-help

JEFS (Judiciary Electronic Filing and Service System) (Hawaii State Judiciary): Family Court civil cases like divorce and custody have been e-filable in JEFS since 2022. A self-represented person with an active case can apply for a JEFS account and file online. https://www.courts.state.hi.us/legal_references/efiling

Hawaii court locations (Hawaii judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your county, with locations and contact details. https://www.courts.state.hi.us/court-locations-and-addresses

Hawaii rules of procedure (Hawaii judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in Hawaii. https://www.courts.state.hi.us/legal_references/rules

Hawaii mediation and dispute resolution (Hawaii judicial branch): Official information on mediation and alternative dispute resolution options for Hawaii family cases. https://www.courts.state.hi.us/services/alternative_dispute/alternative_dispute_resolution

Hawaii financial affidavit and disclosure forms (courts.state.hi.us): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Hawaii family cases ask for. https://www.courts.state.hi.us/self-help/courts/forms/oahu/family_court_forms

Hawaii child support guideline resources (courts.state.hi.us): Official Hawaii child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://www.courts.state.hi.us/child-support-guidelines

Hoʻohiki / eCourt Kōkua (Hawaii courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as mixed and the system is organized statewide. https://www.courts.state.hi.us/legal_references/records/jims_system_availability

Frequently used official Hawaii forms

These links open official Hawaii government form documents directly. Courts revise forms, so if a direct link stops working, use the statewide forms collection above to find the current version.

Amended Order for Hearing on Motion (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/oahu/CU_other_divorce_forms/1FP861.pdf

Answer to Complaint for Divorce (1F-P-1071), form 1F-P-1071 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/1FP1071.pdf

Civil Union Divorce Decree (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/oahu/CU_with_and_without_children/1FP843.pdf

Complaint for Divorce (1F-P-163), form 1F-P-163 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/1FP/1FP163.pdf

Continuation Sheet (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/oahu/cu_pre_and_post_divorce_forms/1FP856.pdf

Motion and Declaration for Post- Decree Relief (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/oahu/cu_pre_and_post_divorce_forms/1FP854.pdf

Motion and Declaration for Pre-Decree Relief (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/oahu/cu_pre_and_post_divorce_forms/1FP850.pdf

Notice to Attend Kids First (Form with Instructions)(Divorce) (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/oahu/1FP787.pdf

Order for Pre-Decree Relief (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/oahu/cu_pre_and_post_divorce_forms/1FP851.pdf

Pretrial Order No. 1 Motion to Set (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/oahu/cu_pre_and_post_divorce_forms/1FP852.pdf

Scheduling Order for Post-Decree Relief (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/oahu/cu_pre_and_post_divorce_forms/1FP855.pdf

Uncontested Divorce (with Children) Checklist and Instructions (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1FP3066-1F-P-3066-Uncontested-Divorce-with-Children-Checklist-and-Instructions-04-18-24.pdf

Uncontested Divorce (without Children) Checklist and Instructions (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1FP3067-1F-P-3067-Uncontested-Divorce-without-Children-Checklist-and-Instructions-04-18-24.pdf

Declaration of Private Child Custody Evaluator Regarding Qualifications, Contact Information, and Fees (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1FP2002.pdf

Exhibit Pertaining to Conciliation, Child Care, and Child Custody Proceedings (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/hawaii/3CP072.pdf

Information Regarding Registry of Child Custody Evaluators (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/oahu/child_custody/1FP3018.pdf

Instructions Regarding Notice of Intent to File a Complaint Against a Private Child Custody Evaluator (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1FP2001.pdf

KMH 19GOrderDismissRelFromDOHCustodyPM May2024 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/KMH-19GOrderDismissRelFromDOHCustodyPM-May2024.pdf

KMH-19DOrderDismissRelFromDOHCustodyMISD120DAY-rev-May2024 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/KMH-19DOrderDismissRelFromDOHCustodyMISD120DAY-rev-May2024.pdf

Notice of Intent to File a Complaint Against a Private Child Custody Evaluator (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1FP2000.pdf

Order Appointing Custody Evaluator (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2CE234-1.pdf

Order Continuing Hearing on the Petition for Assisted Community Treatment for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ACT_ORDER-CONTG-HRG-FOR-APPT-OF-GAL.pdf

Order Regarding Authority of Custody Evaluator (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2CE235.pdf

RPT-FY25 Number of Complaints Against Court-Appointed Child Custody Evaluators (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RPT-FY25-Number-of-Complaints-Against-Court-Appointed-Child-Custody-Evaluators-FINAL.pdf

2023_Child Support Guidelines Public Input Draft_3 (Child Support), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023_Child-Support-Guidelines-Public-Input-Draft_3.pdf

2024 Hawai`i Child Support Guidelines (Child Support), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Child_Support_Guidelines_2024.pdf

Acknowledgment of Receipt of Child Support Payment (Child Support), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2FP503.pdf

Child Support Guidelines Worksheet (Child Support), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/oahu/child_support/csg_a_child_support_worksheet.pdf

Order Regarding Child Support (Child Support), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2FP521.pdf

Report on the 2024 Hawaiʻi Child Support Guidelines (Child Support), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1a.-Report-on-the-2024-HI-Child-Support-Guidelines-CSG-Review.pdf

Supplemental Affidavit Re: Direct Payment Child Support (Form Only) (Child Support), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/1FP/1FP742.pdf

Supplemental Affidavit Re: Direct Payment of Child Support (Child Support), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2FP330.pdf

Supplemental Affidavit Request for Direct Payment of Child Support (Child Support), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/oahu/civil_union_with_children/1FP842.pdf

Financial Information Sheet (Financial Affidavits / Disclosures), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/1FP/1FP581.pdf

Income and Expense Statement (Financial Affidavits / Disclosures), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/oahu/CU_with_and_without_children/1FP826.pdf

Income and Expense Statement (Plaintiff) (Financial Affidavits / Disclosures), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/maui/2FE035.pdf

Parenting Plan (Parenting Plan), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/kauai/5FE160.pdf

Proposed Parenting Plan (Parenting Plan), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/oahu/civil_union_with_children/1FP846.pdf

Proposed Parenting Plan (Form Only) (Parenting Plan), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/1FP/1FP796.pdf

Custody/Visitation Statement (Time-Sharing / Visitation), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/1FP/1FP704.pdf

Extensive Time-Sharing Worksheet (Time-Sharing / Visitation), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Extensive_Time_Sharing_Worksheet.pdf

Order Re: Custody, Visitation, Support after VEP (Time-Sharing / Visitation), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2FP458.pdf

Order Regarding Supervised Visitation (Time-Sharing / Visitation), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/DIVORCE-SUPERVISED_VISITATION_ORDER_7-13-16.pdf

Petition for Custody, Visitation, Support Orders after VEP (Time-Sharing / Visitation), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2FP454.pdf

Proposed Order Regarding Supervised Visitation (Time-Sharing / Visitation), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1FP1053.pdf

2F-P-388, form P-388 (Paternity), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2F-P-388_Paternity_Instructions_508c-1.pdf

Answer to Paternity Petition (Paternity), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/maui/2FP10.pdf

Instructions for VEP Paternity Packet (Paternity), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/maui/2FP453-2.pdf

Notice to Attend Kids First (Form with Instructions)(Paternity) (Paternity), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/1FP787A.pdf

Order Establishing a Rural Paternity Advocate Pilot Project in the Third Circuit (Paternity), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2023.5.15-Order-re-Rural-Paternity-Ad.-Pilot-Project.pdf

Order Extending the Rural Paternity Advocate Pilot Project in the Third Circuit (Paternity), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SCMF-23-343_Order-Extending-Pilot-Project_052825.pdf

Petition to Determine Parentage (1F-P-997A), form 1F-P-997A (Paternity), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1FP997A.pdf

Request Regarding Confidential Paternity Records of the Family Court (Paternity), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2FP566.pdf

AD-P-813 W1 Protective Orders ILO.8-19-19, form P-813 (Domestic Violence / Protective Orders), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/AD-P-813-W1-Protective-Orders-ILO.8-19-19.pdf

AD-P-820 W1 Protective Orders JPN.8-19-19, form P-820 (Domestic Violence / Protective Orders), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/AD-P-820-W1-Protective-Orders-JPN.8-19-19.pdf

AD-P-826_W1 Protective Orders KOR.8-19-19 (Domestic Violence / Protective Orders), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/AD-P-826_W1-Protective-Orders-KOR.8-19-19.pdf

Amended Notice of Hearing Protective Order (Domestic Violence / Protective Orders), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2FP372.pdf

Motion to Modify HRS 586 Protective Order Notice and Summons (Domestic Violence / Protective Orders), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/kauai/5FP169.pdf

W1 Protective Orders KOS.8-19-19 (Domestic Violence / Protective Orders), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/W1-Protective-Orders-KOS.8-19-19.pdf

W1 Protective Orders POH.8-19-19 (Domestic Violence / Protective Orders), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/W1-Protective-Orders-POH.8-19-19.pdf

W1 Protective Orders SPN.8-19-19 (Domestic Violence / Protective Orders), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/W1-Protective-Orders-SPN.8-19-19.pdf

W1 Protective Orders TAG.8-19-19 (Domestic Violence / Protective Orders), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/W1-Protective-Orders-TAG.8-19-19.pdf

W1c Protective Orders Case Records CHK (Domestic Violence / Protective Orders), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/W1c-Protective-Orders-Case-Records-CHK.pdf

Motion and Declaration to Modify Child Support (Child Support Modification), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/1FP/1FP580.pdf

Order Regarding Motion to Modify Child Support (Child Support Modification), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/1FP/1FP583.pdf

Income Withholding Order/Notice for Support (Child Support Enforcement), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2FP339.pdf

Instructions – Income Withholding for Support (Child Support Enforcement), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ORDER-NOTICE-TO-WITHHOLD-INCOME-FOR-SUPPORT-Instructions-Sample-Order-5C.pdf

Statement of Mailing Exhibits 1 and 2 (Re: Income Withholding Order/Notice of Support) (Form Only) (Child Support Enforcement), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/1FP/1FP740.pdf

Motion and Declaration for Post-Decree Relief (1F-P-878), form 1F-P-878 (Modification), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/oahu/1FP878.pdf

Motion to Modify Order Appointing Guardian(s)/Terminate Guardianship (Modification), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1FP2057.pdf

Notice of Appointment of Guardian and Notice to Request Modification (Modification), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1FP2013.pdf

Ex Parte Motion and Affidavit for Custody of Child(ren) Pendente Lite; Order (Emergency Motions), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/oahu/1FP1037.pdf

Ex Parte Motion and Affidavit for Custody of Child(ren) Pendentel Lite; Order (Emergency Motions), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/maui/adoption/2FP221.pdf

Ex Parte Motion to Reinstate Complaint for Civil Union Divorce (Emergency Motions), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1FP1090.pdf

Petition to Change Name of Minor Child (Starting Your Case), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/kauai/5FP163.pdf

Divorce Decree, With Children (1F-P-746), form 1F-P-746 (Final Judgment / Final Orders), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/1FP/1FP746.pdf

Divorce Decree, Without Children (1F-P-1056), form 1F-P-1056 (Final Judgment / Final Orders), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1FP1056.pdf

Guardianship Incapacitated Person Instructions (Guardianship), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1FP2020.pdf

Guardianship of Minor Person Petition Packet (Guardianship), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2FP385.pdf

Instructions for Guardianship of Minor Person Packet (Guardianship), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/maui/2FP384.pdf

Order Appointing Co-Guardians (Guardianship), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/1FP3029.pdf

Order Appointing Co-Guardians of Minor(s) (Guardianship), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1F-P-3104.pdf

Order Appointing Guardian (Guardianship), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1FP2014.pdf

Order Appointing Guardians of a Minor (Guardianship), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1F-P-3101.pdf

Order Appointing Guardians of Minor(s) (Guardianship), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1F-P-3102.pdf

Ordering Appointing Co-Guardians of a Minor (Guardianship), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1F-P-3103.pdf

Petition for Appointment of a Guardian for an Incapacitated Person (Guardianship), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2FP513.pdf

Adoption Decree of a Child(ren) (Adoption / Stepparent Adoption), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/oahu/1FP880.pdf

Adoption Information Sheet (Adoption / Stepparent Adoption), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/oahu/1FP889.pdf

Consent by Adult Adoptee (Adoption / Stepparent Adoption), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1FP1086.pdf

Consent by Adult Adoptee s Spouse/Civil Union Partner (Adoption / Stepparent Adoption), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/oahu/1FP1038.pdf

Consent by Child (Age 10 or Over) to Adoption (Adoption / Stepparent Adoption), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/oahu/1FP1039.pdf

Decree of Adoption of Adult(s) (Adoption / Stepparent Adoption), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1FP2071.pdf

General Consent to Adoption (Adoption / Stepparent Adoption), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/oahu/1FP1036.pdf

Instructions for Requests Regarding Confidential Adoption Records of the Family Court (Adoption / Stepparent Adoption), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/1FP/1FP767.pdf

Petition for Adoption (Consent) (Adoption / Stepparent Adoption), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1FP2024.pdf

Petition for Adoption (Non-Consent) (Adoption / Stepparent Adoption), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1FP2023.pdf

Circuit & Family Court Request to Access Court Records (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/1FP/1CP858.pdf

Circuit & Family Court Request to Purchase Court Records (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/1FP/1CP827.pdf

Court Verification Form for Court-Appointed Parent s Attorney in FC-S Cases (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/1FP/1FP1016.pdf

Income Witholding Instructions & Sample (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/form/maui/income_withholding_instructions_sample_updated.pdf

Instructions for Use of Equipment in the Family Court to Play Audio or Video Recording(s) (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1FP1046.pdf

Proposed Order Regarding Request for Audio Recording of Family Court Proceeding(s) (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1FP1054B-PROPOSED-ORDER-REGARDING-REQUEST-FOR-AUDIO-RECORDING-OF-FAMILY-COURT-PROCEEDINGS.pdf

Proposed Order Regarding Request for Transcript of Family Court Proceedings (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/1FP3022B.pdf

Request for Audio Recording of Family Court Proceeding(s) (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1FP1054A-REQUEST-FOR-AUDIO-RECORDING-OF-FAMILY-COURT-PROCEEDINGS.pdf

Request for Payment in Excess of Statutory Maximum Fee for Parent s Attorneys in FC-S Cases (effective 7/1/15) (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/1FP/1FP1015.pdf

Request for Transcript of Family Court Proceedings (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/1FP3022A.pdf

Asset and Debt Statement (1F-P-063), form 1F-P-063 (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/1FP/1FP063.pdf

Income and Expense Statement (1F-P-081), form 1F-P-081 (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/1FP/1FP081.pdf

Petition for an Order for Protection (1F-P-752a), form 1F-P-752a (Domestic Violence), official document: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1FP752a.pdf

Filing fees: Divorce filing fee: ~$215.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I find official Hawaii family court forms?

The official statewide source is the Hawaii judicial branch forms collection linked on this page. Always download forms from the official site so you have the current version, and check whether your county adds local forms or cover sheets.

Can I e-file my own family case in Hawaii?

Family Court civil cases like divorce and custody have been e-filable in JEFS since 2022. A self-represented person with an active case can apply for a JEFS account and file online. To start a brand new case you generally file your first papers with the court the regular way, then register in JEFS to e-file everything after that.

How much does it cost to file a family case in Hawaii?

Divorce filing fee: ~$215. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.

Which court hears family cases in Hawaii?

Family cases in Hawaii are heard in the Family Court. Hawaii runs a dedicated Family Court inside each judicial circuit.