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It usually takes six to ten weeks after an Uncontested Divorce by Affidavit packet is submitted for judge's review, for the divorce to be final. The divorce is effective after the Divorce Decree has been approved and signed by the judge and the Divorce Decree has been filed-stamped by the court.

In Hawaii, the average cost of divorce ranges from $1,200 to $150,000 or more, depending on the circumstances.

What Age Does Child Support Stop in Hawaii? In Hawaii, the paying parent is required to support his or her children until the age of 18. However, the age limit may be extended to 23 if the child is enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university, or in a vocational/trade school.

Uncontested Divorce in Hawaii Uncontested divorces generally cost $1,500 to $2,00 in legal fees and can be concluded within a few months. We must stress, however, that every single item of the divorce settlement must be mutually agreed upon. Otherwise, the court considers the case to be contested.

Unlike some states, Hawaii doesn't have a "waiting period" between when you file your divorce complaint and when the court can start processing it. Instead, a Hawaii court can begin processing your case as soon as the time has passed for your spouse to file an answer or response (usually 21 days).

The uncontested divorce process in Hawaii is quicker, cheaper, and more painless than going trial and arguing your case before a judge. It also removes the element of uncertainty from divorce, because you and your spouse will make all the decisions instead of a leaving matters up to a judge to decide.