Reviewed August 2026
Forms in Hawaii
Hawaii does not issue one statewide packet of divorce forms. Each judicial circuit publishes its own set. On Oahu, the First Circuit, you start with Form 1F-P-2039, Complaint for Divorce; Automatic Restraining Order; and Summons to Answer Complaint, a fillable PDF from the Hawaii Judiciary. The Second, Third, and Fifth Circuits use their own circuit-numbered version of the same Complaint for Divorce, not Oahu's form number. Filing that single document does more than open the case. It automatically triggers a restraining order covering the parties' finances and any children, under Act 213 from Hawaii's 2018 legislative session. The order takes effect against the filing spouse right away and against the other spouse once served.
Virdix's document-preparation product currently prepares divorce paperwork for California and Florida cases. This page explains how forms works under Hawaii law for people researching before they file. It is not legal advice, and Virdix does not prepare or file Hawaii paperwork. See how Virdix works for California divorces.
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Where Hawaii's official forms live
The Hawaii State Judiciary's self-help site posts divorce process information at courts.state.hi.us/self-help/divorce/divorce_facts. The actual downloadable forms sit by circuit, with Oahu's at courts.state.hi.us/self-help/courts/forms/oahu/family_court_forms and separate pages for the Second, Third, and Fifth Circuits. Since forms are circuit-specific, not unified statewide, check that you download the packet for the circuit where you are filing.
The petition: Complaint for Divorce, with an automatic restraining order
On Oahu, Form 1F-P-2039 combines the Complaint for Divorce, an Automatic Restraining Order, and the Summons to Answer Complaint into one filing. Act 213 added the restraining order provision in 2018. It automatically bars both parties from disposing of marital property or taking children out of state without consent or a court order. The restraint starts against the plaintiff on filing and against the defendant on service. Other circuits use their own numbered version of the same document.
Financial disclosure: Income and Expense Statement and Asset and Debt Statement
Hawaii's standard financial disclosure forms for divorce, confirmed on the Oahu First Circuit forms page, are Form 1F-P-081, Income and Expense Statement, and Form 1F-P-063, Asset and Debt Statement. Both were last updated 10/27/2022. Parallel versions, Form 1F-P-826 and Form 1F-P-840, cover dissolution of a civil union. Together they disclose each spouse's income, expenses, assets, and debts to the court.
Forms for cases with children
Hawaii's Oahu forms page includes a Custody/Visitation Statement, Form 1F-P-704, for pre- and post-decree custody relief, and a Proposed Parenting Plan, Form 1F-P-796, for divorces involving children. No standalone, separately numbered UCCJEA jurisdictional affidavit appears apart from these forms. Hawaii's Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act requirements may be satisfied through the Custody/Visitation Statement or information built into the complaint itself, so check with the Family Court clerk in your circuit to be sure.
E-filing and self-help support
Hawaii's Family Court e-filing system, JEFS, launched April 25, 2022 and covers the First, Second, Third, and Fifth Circuits. It is built mainly for attorneys, with per-circuit user guides written specifically for them. Oahu's official uncontested-divorce instructions note that a temporary e-filing cover sheet applies to attorneys filing in the First Circuit, while self-represented litigants filing the conventional way generally sit outside JEFS's core pro se workflow. Check current self-represented e-filing access with your circuit's Family Court clerk. If you cannot afford the filing fee, Hawaii's statewide fee-waiver basis is HRS Section 607-5(b). The confirmed form for the Second Circuit is Form 2F-P-331, Ex Parte Motion and Affidavit to Waive Filing Fees, though form numbering can vary by circuit.
Sources: Hawaii State Judiciary self-help, divorce facts, Hawaii State Judiciary, Oahu Family Court forms
Not independently confirmed
- Whether a standalone, separately numbered UCCJEA jurisdictional affidavit form exists apart from the Custody/Visitation Statement and complaint
- Current self-represented-litigant access to JEFS e-filing outside the First Circuit's attorney-oriented cover sheet process
- Fee-waiver form number outside the Second Circuit (confirmed only for Maui, Molokai, and Lanai)
Forms in Hawaii: frequently asked questions
What is Hawaii's official divorce petition form called?+
On Oahu, it is Form 1F-P-2039, Complaint for Divorce; Automatic Restraining Order; and Summons to Answer Complaint. The Second, Third, and Fifth Circuits publish their own circuit-numbered version of the same document.
Does filing a Hawaii divorce complaint do anything besides open the case?+
Yes. Filing the Complaint for Divorce automatically triggers a restraining order covering marital finances and any children, under Act 213 from Hawaii's 2018 legislative session. It takes effect against the filing spouse right away and against the other spouse once served.
What financial disclosure forms does Hawaii require in a divorce?+
Hawaii uses Form 1F-P-081, Income and Expense Statement, and Form 1F-P-063, Asset and Debt Statement, both confirmed on the Oahu First Circuit forms page. Parallel versions cover dissolution of a civil union.
Does Hawaii have a UCCJEA form for divorces with children?+
No standalone, separately numbered UCCJEA jurisdictional affidavit turns up. Hawaii publishes a Custody/Visitation Statement, Form 1F-P-704, and a Proposed Parenting Plan, Form 1F-P-796, which may capture some of the same jurisdictional information. Confirm with your circuit's Family Court clerk.
Can I e-file my Hawaii divorce forms myself?+
Hawaii's e-filing system, JEFS, covers the First, Second, Third, and Fifth Circuits but is built mainly for attorneys, with per-circuit guides written for attorney use. Self-represented filers should check current e-filing access with the circuit's Family Court clerk before assuming JEFS applies to them.
How do I get my Hawaii filing fee waived?+
Hawaii's statewide fee-waiver basis is HRS Section 607-5(b). The confirmed form for the Second Circuit (Maui, Molokai, and Lanai) is Form 2F-P-331, Ex Parte Motion and Affidavit to Waive Filing Fees. Form numbering can vary by circuit, so confirm the version for yours.
This page is general information about forms in Hawaii, not legal advice for your situation. Laws, fees, and procedures change over time; confirm current details with Hawaii's own courts before relying on anything here. Virdix is not a law firm and is not licensed to practice law in Hawaii. Virdix does not prepare or file Hawaii divorce paperwork. It is not a substitute for an attorney licensed in Hawaii.
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