Kapolei Dissolution of Marriage Records

Kapolei residents searching for dissolution of marriage records have a rare advantage: the First Circuit Family Court sits right here in Kapolei at the Judiciary Complex on Kapolei Parkway. You can file, search records, and get copies without traveling to downtown Honolulu. The court handles all dissolution cases for Honolulu County, which covers all of Oahu. Whether you need a certified copy of a final decree, want to look up a case filed years ago, or are starting the process now, the Kapolei courthouse is your primary resource.

First Circuit Family Court in Kapolei

The First Circuit Family Court is based at the Kapolei Judiciary Complex. This is the court that handles every dissolution of marriage filed in Honolulu County. That covers all of Oahu, which means residents from Kapolei, Ewa Beach, Pearl City, Aiea, and Honolulu all file here or at the downtown Honolulu courthouse. The Kapolei location is the main Family Court facility for the west and central Oahu area.

The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You can walk in to file, pick up forms, or speak with a clerk. Bring a valid photo ID. If you have forms to file, the clerk will stamp and return your copies. Staff cannot give legal advice, but they can tell you what forms to use and where to submit them.

The public access terminals for legal documents are on the first floor, in the Legal Documents Records Room. They are available on a first come, first served basis during court hours. You can use them to view case documents without paying online download fees.

Dissolution of Marriage Forms for Kapolei Filers

The Hawaii State Judiciary provides official forms for all dissolution of marriage cases. These are free to download and use. The Oahu Family Court forms page has the full set. Below are the main forms most Kapolei filers will need.

The First Circuit Family Court forms page lists every document you need to start a dissolution case from Kapolei, including checklists, financial statements, and the complaint form.

Key forms for uncontested cases include Form 1F-P-3067 (Uncontested Divorce without Children Checklist) and Form 1F-P-3066 (Uncontested Divorce with Children Checklist). These checklists walk you through every step. The Complaint for Divorce with Automatic Restraining Order and Summons is Form 1F-P-2039. The other spouse responds using Form 1F-P-1071, the Answer to Complaint.

Financial forms are required in almost every case. Form 1F-P-081 is the Income and Expense Statement. Form 1F-P-063 is the Asset and Debt Statement. Both spouses typically fill these out. If children are involved, you will also need Form 1F-P-787, the Notice to Attend Kids First. The Kids First program is run through (808) 954-8280 and the website www.kidsfirsthawaii.com. Finally, the Affidavit of Plaintiff (for cases filed after January 1, 2022) is Form 1F-P-333B.

Filing fees in Kapolei are $215 for cases without children and $265 for cases with children. These are paid at the time of filing. If you cannot afford the fees, ask the clerk about the fee waiver process.

How Dissolution of Marriage Works in Hawaii

Hawaii is a no-fault state. Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 580 governs all dissolution of marriage proceedings. Under Section 580-41, the grounds include a marriage that is "irretrievably broken" or spouses who have lived apart for two or more years. You do not need to prove fault. You do not need your spouse's consent to file.

Under HRS Section 580-1, the Family Court in the circuit where at least one spouse is domiciled has exclusive jurisdiction over dissolution cases. For Kapolei residents, that is the First Circuit. You need to have lived in Hawaii for at least six months before you can file. There is no county-level residency requirement beyond that state rule. Military personnel stationed in Hawaii can meet the residency requirement based on their orders.

You can get a dissolution in Hawaii even if you were married in another state or another country. What matters is where you live now. Once you file, the other spouse must be served with the complaint. After service, there is a mandatory 30-day waiting period before the case can be finalized. Uncontested cases where both spouses agree on all terms typically take two to three months. Contested cases involving disputed property or custody can take much longer.

Searching Kapolei Dissolution of Marriage Records

Dissolution of marriage records in Hawaii are court records. They are maintained by the First Circuit Family Court and are accessible through several methods. The Hawaii State Judiciary records search page explains the main options.

The Hawaii State Judiciary's records search portal lets you look up dissolution cases by party name or case number across all circuits.

The free online option is eCourt Kokua. No registration is needed. It shows party names, case status, hearing dates, and docket entries. The system updates daily, but there can be up to a 48-hour delay. Ho'ohiki covers Family Court civil records from 1983 to present. Both tools give you enough info to confirm a case exists and get the case number before you request copies.

To get copies of actual court documents, you have two choices. In person, visit the Legal Documents Records Room on the first floor of the Kapolei Judiciary Complex. In person access is first come, first served. Online document downloads cost $3 for 1 to 30 pages, plus $0.10 per page after that. Subscription plans are also available: $125 per quarter or $500 per year for regular users.

Only adult family court records are public. Juvenile records are sealed. Social security numbers and financial account numbers are redacted from public copies. When you search, you will need at least one spouse's full name and, if possible, the approximate year the case was filed.

Divorce Certificates from the Department of Health

The Hawaii Department of Health issues divorce certificates as vital records. These are separate from court records. A divorce certificate is a short document that confirms a divorce took place. It does not contain the full terms of the decree. The Hawaii Department of Health Vital Records office handles these requests.

The Department of Health Vital Records office processes certificate requests for divorces that occurred in Hawaii.

Note that the Department of Health only issues certificates for divorces that occurred from July 1951 through December 2002. The department stopped issuing new divorce certificates on February 1, 2026. For cases outside that date range, or if you need the full dissolution decree, you must request records directly from the First Circuit Family Court at the Kapolei Judiciary Complex.

Honolulu County Dissolution of Marriage Records

Kapolei is part of Honolulu County. All dissolution of marriage filings for Oahu go through the First Circuit Family Court, which serves the entire county. The county page has more detail on the court system, fees, and how to search records across all of Honolulu County.

View Honolulu County Dissolution Records

Nearby Cities

These communities are close to Kapolei. All file dissolution of marriage cases through the First Circuit Family Court at the Kapolei Judiciary Complex.