If you are ending a marriage in Honolulu, Hawaii is a no-fault state — you do not have to prove anyone did anything wrong, only that the marriage is irretrievably broken. To file on Oahu you must have lived in Hawaii for at least six months and in the circuit for at least three months. Cases are heard in the Family Court of the First Circuit, and Hawaii divides property by what is just and equitable, not automatically 50/50. Below: vetted Honolulu divorce and family-law firms that handle custody, support, and property division.
Updated May 9, 2026
You do not always need a lawyer for a simple, agreed Honolulu divorce with no children and few assets. But most Oahu divorces benefit from at least a consultation. Talk to a Honolulu divorce lawyer before you sign anything if:
Honolulu divorce lawyers usually bill hourly against a retainer. Hawaii is a high-cost state, and the total depends mostly on how much you and your spouse disagree:
An uncontested divorce where you agree on everything is the cheapest path — some Honolulu firms handle these for a flat fee, often in the $2,000-$4,500 range plus the Family Court filing fee. A contested divorce with custody or property disputes runs on an hourly retainer, frequently $3,500-$7,500 to start, and can climb if it goes to trial. Ask any firm to put the hourly rate, retainer, and what happens to unused retainer funds in writing before you sign.
The biggest driver of both cost and time is conflict, so many Honolulu firms push mediation first. For a national overview, see our divorce guide, or browse all Honolulu lawyers.
One of Honolulu's best-known family-law firms, handling divorce, custody, support, and complex property division on Oahu. A fit for clients who want an experienced family-law team for a contested or high-asset case.
A Honolulu family-law firm focused on divorce and custody, including financially complex cases. Well regarded among Oahu family-law practitioners. A strong option when significant property or a custody dispute is involved.
A Honolulu boutique handling divorce, custody, and family-law matters with an emphasis on resolving cases efficiently. A good fit for Oahu couples who want a focused family-law practice.
A Honolulu family-law firm handling divorce, custody, support, and paternity for Oahu clients. Suited to people who want a dedicated family-law team across the range of First Circuit matters.
A Honolulu family-law practice that handles divorce and custody, including military divorce common to Oahu's service-member community. A fit for clients who want help with the added rules of a military case.
See the full ranked write-up in our Top 10 divorce lawyers in Honolulu guide. Firm details are gathered from public sources; ratings not shown are not yet aggregated.
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