Hawaii SB2513 modifies family law to prevent mediation in paternity and divorce proceedings when domestic abuse is alleged.

Hawaii SB2513 amends family law to ensure that mediation is not required in paternity and divorce proceedings if domestic abuse is alleged. The court cannot mandate participation in mediation if a party alleges domestic abuse or if a temporary restraining order or protective order is in effect. Mediation can only proceed if authorized by the alleged victim and conducted by a trained mediator in a manner that ensures the victim's safety. The bill also mandates that mediators screen for domestic abuse and prohibits mediation if domestic abuse is suspected.

Hawaii SB2513 modifies family law to prevent mediation in paternity and divorce proceedings when domestic abuse is alleged.

Hawaii SB2513 amends family law to ensure that mediation is not required in paternity and divorce proceedings if domestic abuse is alleged. The court cannot mandate participation in mediation if a party alleges domestic abuse or if a temporary restraining order or protective order is in effect. Mediation can only proceed if authorized by the alleged victim and conducted by a trained mediator in a manner that ensures the victim's safety. The bill also mandates that mediators screen for domestic abuse and prohibits mediation if domestic abuse is suspected.