Hawaii HB1283 exempts parties alleging domestic abuse from mediation in custody, visitation, and paternity proceedings.

Hawaii HB1283 amends the state's statutes to ensure that parties alleging domestic abuse are not required to participate in mediation in custody, visitation, and paternity proceedings against their wishes. If a temporary restraining order or protective order is in effect, the court cannot mandate mediation. If such orders are not in effect, mediation can only be ordered if authorized by the alleged victim and conducted in a manner that ensures their safety.

Hawaii HB1283 exempts parties alleging domestic abuse from mediation in custody, visitation, and paternity proceedings.

Hawaii HB1283 amends the state's statutes to ensure that parties alleging domestic abuse are not required to participate in mediation in custody, visitation, and paternity proceedings against their wishes. If a temporary restraining order or protective order is in effect, the court cannot mandate mediation. If such orders are not in effect, mediation can only be ordered if authorized by the alleged victim and conducted in a manner that ensures their safety.