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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.
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