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HRS §580-8

What happens if the court suspects fraud in a divorce case

If the court thinks the parties are working together to trick it, or that important witnesses were not called, it can delay the case. The attorney general and other people not officially part of the case can speak to prove the fraud or missing testimony.

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The statute, as written — Procedure when collusion suspected

If there is any reason to suspect collusion, or that important testimony can be procured which has not been produced, the court shall continue the cause from time to time while such reason for suspicion continues. The attorney general or other prosecuting officer and parties not of record shall be heard, to establish the fact of collusion or of the existence of testimony not produced.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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