HRS §658J-4
Which laws apply to family arbitration
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section says that arbitration in family law cases follows the state's general arbitration rules, unless this chapter says otherwise. When deciding the case, the arbitrator must use Hawaii law, including its rules for choosing which state's law applies.
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The statute, as written — Applicable law
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.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the law applicable to arbitration is chapter 658A. (b) In determining the merits of a family law dispute, an arbitrator shall apply the law of this State, including its choice of law rules.
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