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Hawaii Family Laws

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Welcome to FindLaw’s section on Hawaii family laws, covering a wide variety of laws and regulations impacting family relationships. The broad practice area of family law covers marriage and divorce, but also veers into criminal matters such as child abuse, stalking, and the use of protective orders. In this section you will find articles on the legal requirements for divorce, such as residency requirements and other restrictions; the process for adopting a child; how courts determine who gets custody of a child, in addition to how child support is calculated; and much more. Click on a link to learn more about Hawaii’s family laws.

Learn About Hawaii Family Laws

  • Hawaii Divorce Laws

    Summary of Hawaii’s laws governing divorce, including the acceptable grounds for granting a divorce, residency requirements, the process required by the court, and waiting periods.

  • Hawaii Child Support Guidelines

    Guidelines to help parents in Hawaii calculate the amount of child support, typically determined through a combination of parents’ income and the needs of each individual child.

  • Hawaii Annulment and Prohibited Marriage Laws

    The ways in which a marriage in Hawaii may be annulled, in which case the marriage was never valid to begin with, and a list of prohibited marriages in the Aloha State.

  • Hawaii Child Custody Laws

    How Hawaii statute governs the process of child custody and determines how such arrangements are agreed upon, including information about grandparent visitation, joint custody, and more.

  • Hawaii Adoption Laws

    Summary of the laws and regulations governing adoption in Hawaii, including the minimum requirements for prospective parents, types of adoption available, and age at which a child may consent.

  • Hawaii Child Abuse Laws

    The basics of child abuse laws in Hawaii, including a statutory definition of the offense, the list of professionals who are considered “mandatory reporters” of abuse, and how to get help.

Hawaii Family Law Articles

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