Hawaii

Fathers rights in Hawaii are established by laws. These laws pertain to three essential areas: paternity, custody and child support. Here’s an overview of your legal rights as a father in Hawaii.

Paternity: If there is a dispute about paternity and you believe you are the father, you can request that tests be conducted to establish paternity. This is often the place to begin establishing your rights.

Custody: Hawaii law allows you to pursue legal custody of your children. This custody may be sole custody, joint custody shared with their mother or other relative or legal custody that protects your visitation rights with your kids. If you have any form of custody, the laws governing your fathers rights in Hawaii give you a say in all important decisions regarding your children. These include their lifestyle, education, religious upbringing and more.

Child Support: Fathers with sole or joint custody of their children have the right to seek child support payments from the mother. You can petition the court to evaluate the finances of both parents and make a determination regarding support payments. Many fathers receive child support to assist in caring for their children.

Your Hawaii fathers rights are guaranteed by law. If you need advice in securing your rights, contact a lawyer with good experience in protecting the rights of fathers in Hawaii.