RELATING TO FAMILY.

Summary

The act adds new provisions to Hawaii law that exempt parties who allege domestic abuse from being forced into any mediation component of contested parentage, divorce, or child‑custody proceedings. Courts may only order mediation if the alleged victim authorizes it and the mediation is conducted by a trained specialist in a way that protects the victim’s safety. The change aims to protect abuse survivors from further trauma while still allowing voluntary, safe mediation options.

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