Legal Separation and Annulment in Hawaii
Whether Hawaii offers legal separation, how it differs from divorce, and the grounds for an annulment.
Short answer: Yes. The Family Court may grant a separation from bed and board for up to 2 years when it finds the marriage is temporarily disrupted. HRS §§ 580-71, 580-41(2)
| Legal separation | Yes. The Family Court may grant a separation from bed and board for up to 2 years when it finds the marriage is temporarily disrupted. When the separation term expires without reconciliation, either spouse may get a divorce on that ground. Source: HRS §§ 580-71, 580-41(2) |
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| Annulment | The Family Court may declare a marriage void for causes that existed at the time of the marriage: close blood relationship; either party under the legal age to marry; a spouse from an undissolved prior marriage still living; lack of mental capacity to consent; consent obtained by force, duress, or fraud with no later cohabitation; or concealment of a loathsome disease unknown to the spouse seeking annulment. Source: HRS § 580-21 |
Where to get help in Hawaii
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FAQ
Can you get a legal separation in Hawaii?
Yes. The Family Court may grant a separation from bed and board for up to 2 years when it finds the marriage is temporarily disrupted. When the separation term expires without reconciliation, either spouse may get a divorce on that ground.
What are the grounds for annulment in Hawaii?
The Family Court may declare a marriage void for causes that existed at the time of the marriage: close blood relationship; either party under the legal age to marry; a spouse from an undissolved prior marriage still living; lack of mental capacity to consent; consent obtained by force, duress, or fraud with no later cohabitation; or concealment of a loathsome disease unknown to the spouse seeking annulment.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.