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• Paternity: Establishing Custody, Visitation, and Support

  Use this brochure if you are not married to the other parent of your child and want to know your parental rights Read More

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  Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

• Family Court Forms for Hawaii Island

  Download family court forms for divorce, custody, child support, and temporary restraining orders for Hawaii Island (Third Circuit) Read More

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  Hawaii State Judiciary

• How to Establish Paternity Voluntarily if You’re an Unmarried Parent

  Information on how to establish paternity if you're not married Read More

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  Child Support Enforcement Agency

• How to request a Fee Waiver in Family Court

  In Family Court, most cases require paying a court filing fee. In some circumstances, you can have the fee waived, which means you do not have to pay. This brochure explains how to request a fee waiver in Family Court. Read More

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  Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

• How to Serve the Other Parent (Same Island) in a Paternity Action

  This brochure will help you if you have started or will be starting a paternity/custody/visitation action and need information on how to serve the other parent if s/he is on the same island as you. Read More

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  Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

• Self-Help Centers & Access to Justice Rooms

  The Hawaii Court Self-Help Centers and Access to Justice Rooms are a joint effort of the Hawaii State Judiciary, the Hawaii Access To Justice Commission, the Hawaii State Bar Association, local bar associations, and the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii to help self-represented litigants better understand their rights and the court process. This is a free program provided by the help of volunteer attorneys. Read More

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  Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

• Visitation Information for Parents

  Use this brochure for general information on visitation rights of parents Read More

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  Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

• What Unmarried Moms Should Know About Voluntary Establishment of Paternity (VEP)

  This brochure provides useful information to mothers who are not married to the father of their child and who gave birth to their child on or after July 1, 1999. Read More

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  Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

• Child Custody

  This brochure is for parents who need information about the custody of their children. It explains child custody, how to get an order, and how to change an existing custody order. Read More

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  Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

• Family Court Forms for Maui

  View and download family court forms for divorce, custody, temporary restraining orders, adoption, guardianship, and paternity on Maui (Second Circuit). Read More

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  Hawaii State Judiciary

• Family Court Forms for Oahu

  View and download family court forms for divorce, custody, child support, temporary restraining orders, adoption, guardianship, and paternity on Oahu (First Circuit) Read More

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  Hawaii State Judiciary

• How a Custodial Parent Can Get an Accounting Form of Child Support

  This brochure provides helpful guidelines for custodial parents (parents who have custody) to request a child support accounting form from the Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA). Read More

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  Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

• How a Non-Custodial Parent Can Get an Accounting Form of Child Support

  This brochure provides helpful guidelines for non-custodial parents (parents who do not have custody) to request a child support accounting form from the Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA). Read More

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  Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

• Instructions and Forms for Pre-Decree and Post-Decree Motion Filings

  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 that was just entered. Read More

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  Hawaii State Judiciary

• Island of Hawaii YMCA Family Visitation Center

  Information about the YMCA's Family Visitation Center in Hilo which provides a safe, nurturing place where child visitations and exchanges can occur Read More

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  YMCA