Hawaii SB2842 prohibits mediation in divorce and parentage proceedings if domestic abuse is alleged.

Hawaii SB2842 amends the state's statutes to ensure that mediation is not required in contested divorce or parentage proceedings if domestic abuse is alleged. The court may not mandate mediation against the wishes of the party alleging abuse. Mediation can only occur if authorized by the alleged victim and conducted by a trained mediator in a manner that ensures the victim's safety. The bill also allows the alleged victim to bring a supporting person to the mediation, such as an attorney or advocate, and permits the other party to do the same if the victim opts to bring a supporter.

Hawaii SB2842 prohibits mediation in divorce and parentage proceedings if domestic abuse is alleged.

Hawaii SB2842 amends the state's statutes to ensure that mediation is not required in contested divorce or parentage proceedings if domestic abuse is alleged. The court may not mandate mediation against the wishes of the party alleging abuse. Mediation can only occur if authorized by the alleged victim and conducted by a trained mediator in a manner that ensures the victim's safety. The bill also allows the alleged victim to bring a supporting person to the mediation, such as an attorney or advocate, and permits the other party to do the same if the victim opts to bring a supporter.