Hawaii Ex Parte Motion is a type of motion that can be filed with the court by a party in a lawsuit without providing notice to the other party in the case. This type of motion is typically used when a party needs an immediate court order or relief and cannot wait for the other side to respond. Ex Parte motions are commonly used in family law matters, such as restraining orders, temporary child custody orders, and other emergency matters. There are three main types of Hawaii Ex Parte Motions: Order to Show Cause, Temporary Restraining Order, and Motion for Contempt. An Order to Show Cause is a request to the court to compel the other party to appear before the court and explain why the court should not grant the relief requested in the motion. A Temporary Restraining Order is a court order that requires the other party to stop doing something or refrain from doing something until the court has heard both sides of the case. Lastly, a Motion for Contempt is a motion that requests the court to hold the other party in contempt of court for failing to comply with a prior court order.