Hawai'i Adoption Laws, Page 5

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Putative Fathers

Does State have a Putative Father Registry:

No

Registry/Paternity Requirements to Receive Notice

• The putative father must file within 30 days after the child's birth if the mother relinquishes the child for adoption during the 30 day period.

• The putative father may file any time:
  
  
  • Prior to the date of the execution of a valid consent to the child's adoption by the mother
    
  • Prior to placement of the child with adoptive parents
    
  • No later than 3 years after the child reaches the age of majority

• If the court finds that good cause exists why notice should not be given, the court may terminate the rights of the putative father if:
  
  
  • 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.

Information Contained in Registry/Claim

Not addressed in statutes reviewed

Revocation of Claim to Paternity

Access to Information Maintained in Registry

Credits: Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov)

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