Hawaii Extend Time to File Complaint / Dismiss for Abuse is a motion filed with the Family Court to extend the time limit to file a complaint or to dismiss a complaint alleging abuse. The motion must be filed in the same case where the complaint was originally filed. The motion must be filed within 30 days of the expiration of the original time limit for filing the complaint. The two main types of Hawaii Extend Time to File Complaint / Dismiss for Abuse are motions to extend the time to file a complaint and motions to dismiss a complaint alleging abuse. In both cases, the motion must explain why the original time limit was not met and why the court should grant the request for an extension of time or dismiss the complaint. The motion must be accompanied by a proposed Order that states the new time limit for filing the complaint or dismissing the complaint.