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A-III. Pleadings and Motions

Hawaiʻi Family Court Rules – 2026

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A-I. Scope of Rules - One Form of Action; Electronic Filing A-II. Commencement of Action: Service of Process, Pleadings, Motions and Orders A-III. Pleadings and Motions A-IV. Parties A-V. Depositions and Discovery A-VI. Trials A-VII. Judgment A-VIII. Provisional and Final Remedies and Special Proceedings A-IX. Appeals A-X. Family Courts and Clerks A-XI. Miscellaneous Provisions
Rule 7 Pleadings Allowed. Rule 7.1 Form and Formatting of Pleadings, Motions, and Other Documents. Rule 7.2 Documents Sealed Upon Filing. Rule 8 General Rules of Pleading. Rule 9 Pleading Special Matters. Rule 10 Motions. Rule 11 Signing of Pleadings, Motions and Other Documents; Sanctions. Rule 11.1 Limited Appearance and Withdrawal. Rule 12 Defenses and Objections - When and How Presented – By Pleading or Motion - Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings. Rule 13 Counterclaim and Cross-claim. Rule 14 Third-party Practice. Rule 15 Amended and Supplemental Pleadings. Rule 16 Conferences with the Court; Formulating Issues.