HRS §451J-13
Therapists cannot testify in alimony or divorce cases
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗If both spouses went to marriage and family therapy with a licensed therapist, that therapist cannot testify in a divorce or alimony case about what was said during therapy. This rule does not apply to child custody cases, even if they are part of a divorce.
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The statute, as written — Therapist prohibited from testifying in alimony and divorce actions
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
[Section effective until June 30, 2026. For section effective July 1, 2026, see below.] If both parties to a marriage have obtained marriage and family therapy by a licensed marriage and family therapist, the therapist shall be prohibited from testifying in an alimony or divorce action concerning information acquired in the course of therapy. This section shall not apply to custody actions whether or not part of a divorce proceeding.
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