📍 Hawaii · 2026

How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Hawaii?

Real numbers for Hawaii — filing fees, attorney rates, contested vs. uncontested costs, county breakdowns, and what you can do to reduce your total.

✓ Filing fees verified against Hawaii court records · Updated July 2026

Filing Fee
$215
Court filing cost
Attorney Rate
$310/hr
Avg in Hawaii
Uncontested
$5,500
Avg total cost
Contested
$24,000
Avg total cost
Waiting Period
None
Mandatory minimum
Property Law
Equitable Split
equitable state

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Divorce Costs in Hawaii: The Full Breakdown

The cost of divorce in Hawaii ranges from roughly $3,300 for a simple uncontested case to $38,400 or more for a contested divorce that goes to trial. The single biggest factor is not the state — it is how much you and your spouse disagree.

Hawaii has no mandatory waiting period but the court process typically takes 4–6 months minimum.

Divorce TypeLow EstimateTypicalHigh Estimate
Uncontested, no children$215$1,040$5,500
Uncontested with children$3,300$5,500$8,250
Contested, no trial$13,200$24,000$38,400
Contested, goes to trial$38,400$45,600$50,000+
Savings going uncontestedUp to $18,500 per spouse
The most important number The difference between uncontested and contested in Hawaii is approximately $18,500 per spouse. That is money that stays in your family rather than going to attorneys.

⚖️ Hawaii Filing Fees by County

The court filing fee in Hawaii is paid when you submit your divorce petition to the court. This is a fixed, unavoidable cost regardless of whether your divorce is contested or uncontested.

Filing fee note: $215 statewide

Oahu (Honolulu)$215
Maui$215
Kauai$215
Hawaii (Big Island)$215

💼 Attorney Fees in Hawaii

Divorce attorney hourly rates in Hawaii average $310 per hour.

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Filing fees based on Hawaii court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.