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Haw. Rev. Stat. § 658J-16

Confirmation of award

Known as the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act

The act spans §§ 658J-1 to 658J-9 (27 sections).

L 2017, c 113, pt of §1

(a) After an arbitrator gives notice under section 658J-15(a) of an award, including an award corrected under section 658J-17, a party may move the court for an order confirming the award.

(b) Except as provided by subsection (c), the court shall confirm an award under this chapter if:

(1) The parties agree in a record to confirmation; or

(2) The time has expired for making a motion, and no motion is pending, under section 658J-18 or 658J-19.

(c) If an award determines a child-related dispute, the court shall confirm the award under subsection (b) if the court finds, after a review of the record if necessary, that the award on its face:

(1) Complies with section 658J-15 and the law of this State other than this chapter governing a child-related dispute; and

(2) Is in the best interests of the child.

(d) Upon confirmation, an award under this chapter is enforceable as a judgment.

Official source: Hawaii State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Hawaii statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.