HRS §580-7
Court can question spouses to prevent fake divorce cases
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
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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