Custody presumption
Best Interests of the Child Standard
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-46
Custody & parenting time in Hawaii
Best-interest standard; joint custody may be awarded on request of either parent.
Read the general guide: Custody: Legal & PhysicalEstablishing paternity in Hawaii
Paternity by acknowledgment or Family Court action.
Read the general guide: Establishing PaternityChild support in Hawaii
Income Shares guidelines.
Read the general guide: Child Support & Imputed IncomeRelocation & move-away in Hawaii
Relocation weighed under best-interest factors.
Read the general guide: Relocation & Jurisdiction (UCCJEA)Protective orders & false allegations in Hawaii
Orders for Protection available.
Read the general guide: Protective & Restraining OrdersHawaii fathers' rights FAQ
Hawaii follows the "Best Interests of the Child Standard" approach. Best-interest standard; joint custody may be awarded on request of either parent.
General educational summary of Hawaii law, not legal advice. Statutes and local rules change—verify with the official court source and a licensed Hawaii family-law attorney before acting.