Hawaii divorce at a glance
Residency requirement
Domiciled or physically present in Hawaii for 6 months before filing (HRS 580-1).
No-fault ground
Marriage irretrievably broken (HRS 580-41). No separation period required. Uncontested cases can often be decided by affidavit without hearing (varies by circuit).
Filing fee
$215 without minor children / $265 with minor children (Family Court fee schedule eff. 6/17/22). Fee waiver: Ex Parte Motion to Waive Filing Fees (DC/FC form) available.
Child support
Child Support Guidelines Worksheet (CSEA/Judiciary form, per 2020/2024 HI Child Support Guidelines). Model: MELSON FORMULA (modified) under HRS 576D-7 — one of only 3 Melson states; more complex calc engine than income…
E-filing (self-represented)
JEFS (Judiciary Electronic Filing and Service) covers Family Court civil statewide since April 2022; mandatory for attorneys. Self-represented litigants register for a limited 'Document Drop-off'…
County differences
HIGH — the defining problem. Forms, packet contents, and procedures differ across the four judicial circuits (island-based); a generator needs 4 template sets and circuit-routing logic.
Official statewide forms
NO single statewide packet — official uncontested divorce packets exist but are PER JUDICIAL CIRCUIT with different form numbers: 1st Circuit/Oahu (1FP series, e.g. 1FP1017/1FP1018 uncontested packet instructions), 2nd…
Official source: Hawaii court forms & self-help. Always confirm current forms and fees with the court before filing.
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Hawaii document generation is on the way
LawCat already prepares complete divorce packets free in New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, and is expanding to Hawaii. In the meantime, the official Hawaii court forms are linked below.
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Why LawCat is free
Most “online divorce” sites charge $137–$499 for the same public court forms, and some add monthly fees. LawCat gives document preparation away because it is built by a law firm that helps people who later decide they want an attorney. You keep the free documents either way.
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Hawaii divorce FAQ
Do I need a lawyer to get divorced in Hawaii?
No. Hawaii allows you to file for divorce yourself (pro se). LawCat prepares your Hawaii divorce documents free, and you pay only the court’s filing fee. You can hire an attorney at any point if your case becomes complicated.
How long do I have to live in Hawaii to file for divorce?
Domiciled or physically present in Hawaii for 6 months before filing (HRS 580-1).
How much does it cost to file for divorce in Hawaii?
$215 without minor children / $265 with minor children (Family Court fee schedule eff. 6/17/22). Fee waiver: Ex Parte Motion to Waive Filing Fees (DC/FC form) available. With LawCat your documents are free, so the filing fee is typically your only unavoidable cost — and it can often be waived if you can’t afford it.
This page is general information about Hawaii’s court process, not legal advice for your situation, and LawCat is not a law firm. Forms and fees change — verify with the official court source above. Reviewed 2026.