HRS §580-7
Court can question spouses to prevent fake divorce cases
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗When a divorce or separation case is heard, the court may question either or both spouses under oath. This is done to make sure the case is real and not a fake agreement between the spouses.
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The statute, as written — Examination of parties to prevent collusion
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.
Upon the hearing of any complaint for a divorce or separation, the court may examine either or both of the parties, upon oath, in order to prevent collusion. [CC 1859, §1341; am L 1903, c 22, §2; RL 1925, §2992; RL 1935, §4489; RL 1945, §12241; RL 1955, §324-66; HRS §580-7; am L 1973, c 211, §5(c)]
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