Reviewed for current 2026 law
Hawaii Child Support Arrears Calculator 2026
Apply Hawaii judgment interest to a confirmed principal balance without replacing the CSEA ledger.
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arrears calculator
Estimated arrears with interest: $5,005.00
Interest of $5.00 at 0.1% simple per year (HRS § 478-3).
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Arrears principalHRS § 478-3, interest on judgments (Hawaii State Legislature) | $5,000.00 |
| Simple interest at 0.1% per year for 12 month(s) (HRS § 478-3)Hawaii applies 10% annual post-judgment interest. The official statute case notes specifically recognize that a child-support arrearage judgment receives this interest.HRS § 478-3, interest on judgments (Hawaii State Legislature) | $5.00 |
| Arrears principal plus interestHRS § 478-3, interest on judgments (Hawaii State Legislature) | $5,005.00 |
Assumptions
- Accrual period expressed as 12 month(s); partial months prorate.
Estimate only. The court or state agency calculation controls.
Hawaii arrears interest under HRS § 478-3; rules last reviewed 2026-08-09.
A support arrearage judgment earns statutory interest
HRS section 478-3 sets annual judgment interest at 10 percent.
The official case notes specifically recognize post-judgment interest on a child-support arrearage.
This simple-interest model needs a fixed principal and elapsed period; real ledgers usually contain installments and payments.
Reconcile the ledger first
Confirm when each amount became a money judgment and every payment credit.
Use the calculator for a rough fixed-principal scenario, then request the official payoff.
What this estimate includes
- 10% simple interest
- Principal-plus-interest display
What it leaves out
- Installment accrual dates
- Payments and allocation
- Official payoff
Hawaii arrears calculator FAQs
What is the Hawaii arrears rate?
The judgment statute sets 10 percent per year.
Is the interest compounded?
This model treats the published judgment rate as simple interest.
Does it apply before judgment?
The tool is limited to a determined support arrearage judgment.
Are payments included?
No. Each payment changes the interest base and requires a ledger.
Can CSEA enforce the balance?
Yes, through remedies including withholding, liens, and offsets when requirements are met.
Is this a payoff?
No. The official account history controls.
Official sources
Official sources last verified: .
- HRS § 478-3, interest on judgments
Hawaii State Legislature Last checked
Changelog: page reviewed . Material changes appear in the update log.