Hawaii Ex Parte Application For Relief From Costs is a legal document filed with the court to request a waiver of court fees and other costs associated with a legal action. These applications are typically filed when an individual or organization cannot afford to pay the associated fees due to financial hardship. There are two types of Hawaii Ex Parte Application For Relief From Costs. The first type is a motion for relief from the costs of filing a pleading or motion. This type of motion is filed when the applicant is unable to pay the associated fees for filing a pleading or motion. The second type is a motion for relief from the costs of defending a legal action. This type of motion is filed when the applicant is unable to pay the associated fees for defending a legal action.