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Adoption Information

Adoption, Guardianship, and Power of Attorney This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

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If you are caring for someone else’s child and need to be able to make decisions for that child, or if someone else is caring for your child and needs to be able to make decisions for your child, three common options are: Adoption, Guardianship, or Power of Attorney. Read these materials to help you understand the differences between each and to help you figure out which one fits your situation the best.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu

Guardianship Information

Guardianship Facts This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

What is a guardianship? This brochure briefly describes guardianship of a minor and guardianship of an incapacitated adult.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu

Power of Attorney Information

Powers of Attorney This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

This brochure answers commonly asked questions about powers of attorneys.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu

Be Your Foster Child's Best Advocate This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

This brochure provides basics tips on how best to advocate for your foster child(ren).
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu

Pre and Post Decree Relief Forms & Instructions (Separate Website)
Pre-Decree Relief forms are used to obtain temporary orders while a divorce is happening. Post-Decree Relief forms are used to change an existing order from a divorce decree.
By: Hawai`i State Judiciary


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