A.M. v. C.C. - Appeal Dismissal

Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals

Filed March 11th, 2026

Detected March 12th, 2026

Summary

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals has dismissed the appeal in A.M. v. C.C. due to the appellant's failure to file an opening brief by the established deadline. The court issued a default notice and proceeded with dismissal after no further action was taken by the appellant.

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The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals has issued an order dismissing the appeal in the case of A.M. v. C.C. The dismissal stems from the self-represented appellant, A.M., failing to file the required opening brief by the deadline of December 1, 2025, and not seeking an extension. Following a default notice issued on December 23, 2025, and no subsequent action from A.M., the court proceeded with the dismissal.

This action signifies the finalization of the appellate process for this specific appeal due to procedural non-compliance. For legal professionals involved in appellate cases, this serves as a reminder of the strict adherence required for filing deadlines and the consequences of default under the Hawaiʻi Rules of Appellate Procedure. No further action is required from regulated entities as this is a specific court ruling on procedural matters.

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A.M. v. C.C.

Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals

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Docket Number: CAAP-25-0000589
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NOT FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST'S HAWAIʻI REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER

Electronically Filed
Intermediate Court of Appeals
CAAP-XX-XXXXXXX
11-MAR-2026
09:29 AM
Dkt. 17 ODSD

NO. CAAP-XX-XXXXXXX

IN THE INTERMEDIATE COURT OF APPEALS

OF THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I

A.M., Petitioner-Appellant,
v.
C.C. and CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, STATE OF HAWAIʻI,
Respondents-Appellees.
(CASE NO. 3FPA-XX-XXXXXXX)

AND

C.C., Petitioner-Appellee,
v.
A.M., Respondent-Appellant,
and CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, STATE OF HAWAIʻI,
Respondent-Appellee.
(CASE NO. 3FPA-XX-XXXXXXX)

APPEAL FROM THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRD CIRCUIT

ORDER DISMISSING APPEAL
(By: Nakasone, Chief Judge, Hiraoka and Guidry, JJ.)

Upon review of the record, it appears that:
(1) The opening brief was due on or before
December 1, 2025;
NOT FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST'S HAWAIʻI REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER

(2) Self-represented Petitioner/Respondent-Appellant
A.M. failed to file the opening brief or request an extension of
time;
(3) On December 23, 2025, the appellate clerk entered
a default notice informing A.M. that the time for filing the
opening brief had expired, the matter would be called to the
court's attention on January 1, 2026, for appropriate action,
which could include dismissal of the appeal, under Hawaiʻi Rules
of Appellate Procedure Rule 30, and A.M. could request relief
from default by motion; and
(4) A.M. has not taken any further action in this
appeal.
Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the appeal is
dismissed.
DATED: Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, March 11, 2026.

/s/ Karen T. Nakasone
Chief Judge

/s/ Keith K. Hiraoka
Associate Judge

/s/ Kimberly T. Guidry
Associate Judge