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Legal Guardianship

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• Legal Handbook for Hawaii's Older Persons, Families, and Caregivers

  This handbook explains several areas of legal concerns affecting older persons as well as their families and those who care for them Read More

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  UH Elder Law Program (UHELP)

• Self-Help Form: Guardianship of an Incapacitated Adult - Oahu (First Circuit)

  Use this interactive interview if you would like to complete the court forms (Petition, Waiver of Notice, List of Exhibits, Order Appointing Guardian) for a Guardianship of an Incapacitated Person and if you will file your Guardianship in the First Circuit (Oahu). Read More

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  Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

• How to get Guardianship of a Minor or Incapcitated Adult

  Information about two basic kinds of guardianship: Guardianship of a Minor and Guardianship of an Incapacitated Person Read More

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  Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

• How to request a Fee Waiver in Family Court

  In Family Court, most legal pleadings require paying a court filing fee. In some circumstances, you can have the fee waived, which means the court excuses you from paying. This brochure explains how to request a fee waiver in Family Court. Read More

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  Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

• Pro-Se Packet for Legal Guardianship of an Incapacitated Person - Oahu (First Circuit)

  This packet describes the steps necessary to establish a guardianship of an incapacitated person Read More

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  Hawaii State Judiciary

• Family Court Forms for Oahu

  Download family court forms for divorce, custody, child support, temporary restraining orders, adoption, guardianship, and paternity. Read More

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  Hawaii State Judiciary

• Self-Help Form: Ex Parte Motion and Declaration to Advance or Expedite Hearing

  Use this interactive interview to assist you in completing either 1) A motion requesting that the court move your hearing to an earlier date (Advance Hearing) OR 2) A motion requesting that the court accelerate the time it normally takes to receive and consider a response (Expedite Hearing). Read More

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  Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

• Self-Help Form: Motion and Affidavit to Waive Filing Fees - Oahu (First Circuit)

  Use this interactive interview if you would like to complete the Ex-Parte Motion and Affidavit to Waive Filing Fees in the First Circuit court (Oahu). This interview will assist you to complete the court form to ask the court to waive your court filing fees because you cannot pay such costs and provide for your necessities in life. This could be used for Family Court cases where there are filing fees including Divorce, Paternity, Adoption and Guardianship. Read More

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  Legal Aid Society of Hawaii