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Grandparent Issues: Hawaii
Grandparent Rights to Visitation: In actions for divorce, separation, annulment, separate maintenance, or any other proceeding where there is at issue a dispute as to the custody of a minor child, the court may award visitation to grandparents in the court's discretion unless it is shown that the visitation would notbe in the child's best interest. Title 571, Section 571-46.2 (H.R.S. §571-46.2).
When Adoption Occurs: Adoption terminates all rights.
Child Custody Statutes: Best interest of child considering: (1) child's wishes, if of sufficient age and capacity to reason; and (2) an), evidence of family violence. H.R-S. §583-1 etseq.
Parents May Choose: No
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Divorce Tip: # 31 All divorce agreements should have clear provisions in regards to the education of the child(ren). Often times college tuition or support through college is neglected! Sponsored by: Kidmate - Visitation/Custody Tracking Program for Parents
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