Hawaii Divorce Cost Calculator

Filing a divorce petition in Hawaii costs $215 ($265 when you have minor children) in every county. Add how the papers will be served, whether you have children and whether you agree, to total the court costs from Hawaii's official fee schedules. Runs in your browser; nothing is stored.

Hawaii fees checked against official court sources on October 24, 2026.

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Do you and your spouse agree on everything?
How will your spouse get the divorce papers?

Leave blank if you are filing on your own. If a lawyer gave you an estimate of hours, enter it here.

Leave blank to use the Hawaii average of $343 an hour, or enter the rate a lawyer quoted you.

Estimated court costs in Hawaii

  • Filing fee for the divorce petition Source$215
  • Serving the papers (spouse signs the acceptance form) Source$0
  • Court costs you pay$215

Also note: A $50 parent education surcharge is added when either party has minor children, for a total of $265.

An estimate from official fee schedules, not a bill. The fee your court clerk charges on the day you file is the one that counts. (October 24, 2026)

Hawaii divorce filing fee

Filing a divorce petition in Hawaii costs $215 ($265 when you have minor children) in every county. (source)

  • Initial filing fee: $100
  • Surcharge: $65
  • Computer system surcharge: $50

A $50 parent education surcharge is added when either party has minor children, for a total of $265.

The case is filed in the Hawaii Family Court (circuit court).

Serving divorce papers in Hawaii

Your spouse can sign the Appearance and Waiver instead of being served, which costs nothing. (form)

Sheriff and process-server fees are set locally in Hawaii; ask the sheriff's office in the county where your spouse lives.

Fee waiver in Hawaii

If you cannot afford the fees, file the Ex Parte Motion and Affidavit to Waive Filing Fees. If you feel you cannot afford the filing fees, you may file the ex parte motion and affidavit, available at the court's Legal Documents Section. (source)

The court or clerk decides whether to grant it and which fees it covers; filing the form does not guarantee a waiver.

Lawyer fees in Hawaii

Clio reports an average billed family-law rate of $343 an hour in Hawaii for 2025. (source) It is an average across lawyers, not a quote. Enter a lawyer's estimated hours above to price them, or enter the rate you were quoted.

What this page does not do

  • It does not file anything. Divorce cases are filed with the Hawaii Family Court (circuit court).
  • It does not quote lawyer fees; it prices only the hours you enter.
  • It does not decide fee-waiver eligibility; the court does.
  • It is not legal advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a divorce in Hawaii?

Filing a divorce petition in Hawaii costs $215 ($265 when you have minor children) in every county. If your spouse signs the Appearance and Waiver, there is no service fee. Lawyer fees are extra; Clio's 2025 average billed family-law rate in Hawaii is $343 an hour.

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Hawaii?

$215, or $265 with minor children, the same in every county. A $50 parent education surcharge is added when either party has minor children, for a total of $265.

Can I get my divorce filing fee waived in Hawaii?

You can ask. File the Ex Parte Motion and Affidavit to Waive Filing Fees. If you feel you cannot afford the filing fees, you may file the ex parte motion and affidavit, available at the court's Legal Documents Section. The court or clerk decides whether to grant it.

Sources

Last checked October 24, 2026 against official sources.

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