§651-91 Definitions. As used in this subpart: “Head of a family” includes within its meaning: (1) A man and woman when married, except as provided in section 651-93; (2) Every individual who is residing on the real property and who has under that individual’s care or maintenance, either: (A) That individual’s minor child, or minor […]
§651-92 Real property exempt. (a) Real property shall be exempt from attachment or execution as follows: (1) An interest in one parcel of real property in the State of Hawaii, of a fair market value not exceeding $30,000, owned by the defendant who is either the head of a family or an individual sixty-five years […]
§651-93 Effect of separation, divorce, reconciliation. Following the entry of a decree of separate maintenance or an interlocutory decree of divorce, each spouse may claim a separate real property exemption under this part as a person. A subsequent reconciliation of the spouses when evidenced by a dismissal of the divorce action or vacation of the […]
§651-94 Proceedings where real property can be divided without material injury. [(a)] If the defendant is entitled to an exemption as provided in section 651-92, and from the appraiser’s report, it appears to the judge that the real property claimed can be divided without material injury and subject to applicable state and county land use, […]
§651-95 Sale where real property cannot be divided; application of proceeds. [(a)] If the defendant is entitled to an exemption as provided in section 651-92, and if, from the appraiser’s report, it appears to the court that the real property claimed exceeds in value the amount of the real property exemption, all liens and encumbrances […]
§651-96 After sale, money equal to real property exemption protected. The money paid to the defendant as the defendant’s exemption shall be entitled, for the period of six months thereafter, to the same protection against attachment and execution which section 651-92 gives to the real property. If the defendant, within such six-month period, applies such […]
