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.

IMPORTANT:

• Filing for paternity/custody can be a very dangerous time for abuse victims. If you fear for your safety, talk to an attorney before filing for paternity/custody.

• If the other parent lives on a different island from you OR lives on the mainland, do not use this brochure. 

• If you cannot find the other parent, do not use this brochure. 

• This brochure only tells you how to serve the other parent in a paternity action. It is not informative on the entire paternity court process.