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Hawaiʻi Family Court Rules – 2026

The Hawaiʻi Family Court Rules, governing divorce, custody, support, paternity, adoption, guardianship and child protective proceedings in the family courts. The largest of the Judiciary's rule sets, with its own pleading, discovery, trial and post-decree provisions.

Browse all 178 rules of the 2026 edition organized by section below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.

Parts

PART B. Matrimonial or Civil Union Actions Part A. General Rules Part C. Adoption Part D. Juvenile Proceedings
PART B. Matrimonial or Civil Union Actions 15 rules Rules 90–101 · 4 sections Part A. General Rules 106 rules Rules 1–89 · 11 sections Part C. Adoption 19 rules Rules 102–120 · 3 sections Part D. Juvenile Proceedings 38 rules Rules 121–158 · 9 sections