Hawaii Presumed (Putative) Father Laws
Presumed (Putative) Fathers
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Hawaii
Does State have a Putative Father Registry:No
Registry/Paternity Requirements to Receive Notice
Statute:
§§ 584-6(a)(1); 571-61(b)
Must file within 30 days after child's birth if mother relinquishes child for adoption.
May file any time:
Prior to the date of execution by the mother of a valid consent to child's adoption.
Prior to placement of the child with adoptive parents.
No later than 3 years after child reaches the age of majority.
If the court finds that good cause exists why notice should not be given, and that:
The father is not the legal, adjudicated, or presumed father.
The father has not demonstrated a reasonable degree of interest in, or concern or responsibility for the child,
the court may terminate rights without notice to the father.
Information Contained in Registry/Claim
Statute:
Not addressed in statutes reviewed.
Revocation of Claim to Paternity
Statute:
Not addressed in statutes reviewed.
Access to Information Maintained in Registry
Statute:
Not addressed in statutes reviewed.
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