Hawaii Divorce Forms and Papers
Review the IMPORTANT State Requirements for Filing For a Divorce in Hawaii
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Hawaii Residency Requirements
A spouse filing for divorce must have lived in the state for three months. A final divorce cannot be granted until at least one spouse has been a resident of the state for at least six months.
Grounds for Divorce In Hawaii
Hawaii recognizes the following no-fault grounds for divorce:
- Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage;
- Living separate and apart without cohabitation for two years;
- Legal separation and there has been no reconciliation.
Hawaii Child Custody
Custody should be awarded to one parent or to both parents according to the best interests of the child. Hawaii recognizes legal custody as the right of a parent to have input into the important decisions concerning a child's development. Joint legal custody is usually granted to the parents. Most often one parent is awarded primary residential (physical) custody, but joint residential custody can be agreed upon or awarded by the court. If the child is sufficiently mature, the child's wishes as to custody shall be considered and given due weight by the court.
Child Support
Hawaii has adopted child support guidelines which apply in virtually every case, unless exceptional circumstances are present. The child support calculation takes into consideration the gross income of both parties, and certain child related expenses. Child support will continue until the child reaches the age of majority, and may be extended through his or her secondary education.
Venue
The Family Court of the circuit in which the applicant has been domiciled or has been physically present for a continuing period of at least three months.
Mediation
There is established within the judiciary the center for alternative dispute resolution. The center shall facilitate the effective, timely, and voluntary resolution of disputes. Private mediation is available, and it can be initiated at any time, before or after a divorce is initiated.
If you meet the Hawaii State requirements for Divorce please proceed to order your divorce documents.
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