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Child custody and parenting plans in Hawaii
Hawaii courts award custody to either or both parents according to the child's best interests, and may consider frequent, continuing, and meaningful contact with each parent. In Hawaii, if a child is old enough to form an intelligent preference, the child's wishes about custody are considered and given due weight.
Educational only. Not legal advice. Sources checked November 2, 2026.
What the official sources say
- Hawaii courts award custody to either or both parents according to the child's best interests, and may consider frequent, continuing, and meaningful contact with each parent. Hawaii Revised Statutes § 571-46. Checked November 2, 2026
- In Hawaii, if a child is old enough to form an intelligent preference, the child's wishes about custody are considered and given due weight. Hawaii Revised Statutes § 571-46. Checked November 2, 2026
- Hawaii law says a fit person who has had de facto custody of the child in a stable and wholesome home is entitled prima facie to an award of custody. Hawaii Revised Statutes § 571-46. Checked November 2, 2026
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How to keep these papers
Keep dated copies of the papers you already have in one place, and write the day something happened on the same day. KeepMyProof is a private phone app for that: folders with checklists, the day it happened next to the day you saved it, and one PDF of a folder when someone asks.
- Bank, retirement and debt statements
- Pay stubs and tax returns
- Household bills and expenses
- Home, car and property papers
- Agreements and court papers you have
- Messages sent to you
- Co-parenting log: dated handoff and visit notes
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More for Hawaii
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- Child custody and parenting plans: all states
Neighbouring states
- Child custody and parenting plans in Georgia
- Child custody and parenting plans in Idaho
- Child custody and parenting plans in Florida
- Child custody and parenting plans in District of Columbia
Questions
Where do these Hawaii facts come from?
Each fact on this page is copied from an official source: Hawaii Revised Statutes § 571-46. We checked that each source still says it on November 2, 2026. Rules and forms change, so open the official link and read the current version before you rely on it.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is educational only and is not legal advice. KeepMyProof is not a law firm. For advice about your situation, ask a lawyer licensed in Hawaii or your court's self-help center.
Which papers should I keep for divorce prep?
A good start: Bank, retirement and debt statements; Pay stubs and tax returns; Household bills and expenses; Home, car and property papers; Agreements and court papers you have; Messages sent to you; Co-parenting log: dated handoff and visit notes. Keep only papers you are allowed to have, write the date on each note, and keep originals somewhere safe.
How can I keep these papers private on my phone?
KeepMyProof keeps copies of the papers you already have in folders with checklists, encrypted on your phone, with no account and no ads. It is free for the first items you save. It is coming soon to Google Play.
Educational only. Not legal advice.