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Laws current as of September 17, 2025

Can I get a domestic abuse protective order against a same-sex partner?

In Hawai‘i, you may apply for domestic abuse protective order against a current or former same-sex partner as long as your relationship meets the requirements listed in Who can file for a domestic abuse protective order? You must also be the victim of an act of domestic abuse, which is explained in: What is the legal definition of domestic abuse in Hawai‘i?