Hawai'i Adoption Laws, Page 5
Putative Fathers
Does State have a Putative Father Registry:
No
Registry/Paternity Requirements to Receive Notice
Statute: §§ 584-6(a)(1); 571-61(b)- 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
- Prior to the date of the execution of a valid consent to the child's adoption by the mother
- 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.
- The father is not the legal, adjudicated, or presumed 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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