Hawaii Divorce and Dissolution Resources

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A Hawaii divorce is filed in the Family Court, and the paperwork you start with depends on whether you have minor children together and whether there is property to divide.

Hawaii's core family statutes live in the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 580 - Annulment, Divorce, and Separation. In Hawaii, online filing is only partly open to a parent without a lawyer, so check what applies to your court before you count on it. The official sources below cover the petition documents, the statewide forms collection, and the court's own filing instructions.

Official Hawaii divorce resources

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Hawaii family law forms (official index) (Hawaii judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Hawaii family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://www.courts.state.hi.us/self-help/courts/forms

Hawaii court 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 official filing information (Hawaii judicial branch): The court's own page explaining how documents are filed in Hawaii and what a parent without a lawyer is allowed to do. https://www.courts.state.hi.us/

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

Hawaii mediation and dispute resolution (Hawaii judicial branch): Official information on mediation and other ways to settle a Hawaii family case without a trial. https://www.courts.state.hi.us/services/alternative_dispute_resolution

Verified official Hawaii divorce documents

These official documents cover starting a divorce, responding to one, settling, and the final orders. Requirements vary by county, so confirm the packet with your clerk before filing.

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

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

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

Official link data for Hawaii was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I file for divorce in Hawaii?

In the Family Court that serves the county where you live. In Hawaii, online filing is only partly open to a parent without a lawyer, so check what applies to your court before you count on it.

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.

Do I need a lawyer to file a Hawaii divorce?

No. Hawaii publishes its family law forms for people representing themselves, and the self-help resources on this page exist for exactly that. A consultation still makes sense when there is a business, a pension, or a serious safety issue in the case.