Steps to File for an Uncontested Divorce:

1. Choose the Right Divorce Packet
   Hawaii provides divorce packets based on your situation:

   • With children or without children

   • Available for each judicial circuit

   • You can find and download these packets on the Hawaii State Judiciary website.
      

2. Complete the Forms​

Forms may include:

• Complaint for Divorce

• Appearance and Waiver

• Asset and Debt Statement

• Divorce Decree

• Child Support Guidelines Worksheet (if applicable)

• Parenting Plan (if children are involved)

If both spouses agree, the respondent can waive service by signing the Appearance and Waiver form.

3. File the Forms with the Court

• File the completed forms with the Family Court in your circuit.

• Pay the filing fee, typically $215.

• You may apply for a fee waiver if you qualify (use Ex Parte Motion to Waive Filing Fees).

4. No Court Hearing Needed (Usually)

• If everything is correctly filed and uncontested, no hearing is required.

• A judge will review your paperwork and sign the Divorce Decree.

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5. Receive Final Divorce Decree

• Once the judge signs the Divorce Decree, your divorce is final.

• You’ll receive a certified copy in the mail or can request one from the court.

Cost Considerations

• Filing Fee: ~$215 (as of most recent court guidelines)
   

• Attorney Flat Fee: Typically $500–$1,000 for uncontested cases
   

• Online Divorce Services: Typically $150–$400
   

• Fee Waiver: Available for those who qualify financially

Important Considerations

• With Children:

  • Must submit a Parenting Plan

  • Child Support must follow state guidelines

  • A Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA) Information Sheet is required

• Legal Advice: Even if you’re handling it on your own, consider having a lawyer review your agreement, especially if property, pensions, or children are involved.

• Correct Circuit: Hawaii has different Family Courts for each circuit (e.g., Oʻahu, Maui, Big Island, Kauaʻi) — make sure to file in the correct one.