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Lawyers & Resources.

Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, HSBA Lawyer Referral ($25/30-min), CSEA under Attorney General, DV Action Center, Access to Justice Rooms, Hawaii Judiciary Self-Help.

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Legal Aid

  • Legal Aid Society of Hawaii: legalaidhawaii.org — 1-800-499-4302. Statewide, low-income civil legal help including family law.
  • Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii: vlsh.org — 808-528-7046 (Oahu). Pro bono for low-income.
  • Ala Kuola (Family Law Clinic): 808-545-1880 — Oahu family law assistance.
  • Hawaii Free Legal Answers: hawaii.freelegalanswers.org — online Q&A.
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Bar Association & Referral

  • Hawaii State Bar Association (HSBA): hsba.org
  • Lawyer Referral Service (LRS): $25 for 30-min consultation — (808) 537-1868
  • Family Law Section: Active section with volunteer attorneys at Access to Justice Rooms
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Board Certification

Hawaii does NOT have state board certification for family law specialists. Look for:

  • HSBA Family Law Section membership
  • AAML (American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers) membership
  • Substantial family law experience in Hawaii courts
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Lawyer Costs

  • Hourly rate: $250-$500/hour typical in Hawaii (higher than mainland due to cost of living)
  • Retainer: $3,000-$7,500 typical for contested custody
  • Consultation: $25 through LRS, many offer free initial consultations
  • Fee waiver: Court fee waiver available (does not cover attorney fees)
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Self-Help Resources

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Child Support Enforcement

Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA) under Department of the Attorney General:

  • Website: ag.hawaii.gov/csea
  • Office of Child Support Hearings (OCSH): ag.hawaii.gov/ocsh
  • Services: Establish, enforce, modify support orders
  • Enforcement: Income withholding (OWI), license suspension, tax intercepts, passport denial, liens, contempt
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DV Resources

  • DV Action Center (DVAC): 808-531-3771 / 1-800-690-6200
  • Hawaii State Coalition Against DV: hscadv.org
  • Child & Family Service (Oahu shelter): 808-841-0822 (24-hr)
  • Hale 'Ohana (Hawaii Island): 808-959-8864 (24-hr)
  • YWCA Family Violence (Kauai): 808-245-6362 (24-hr)
  • Women Helping Women (Maui): 808-579-9581
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Crisis Resources

  • Crisis Line of Hawaii: 988 or 808-526-4357 (Oahu) — 24/7
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Dad Court Help provides educational information only — not legal advice. We are not attorneys. This information is specific to Hawaii law but does not substitute for legal counsel. Consult a qualified Hawaii attorney for your specific situation.

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