HRS §560:5-405
Court process for a minor's conservatorship petition
When someone asks the court to manage a minor's money or property, the court schedules a hearing. If the minor's interests aren't well represented, the court can appoint a lawyer for the minor. While the case is pending, the court can make temporary orders to use the minor's property for support.
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The statute, as written — Original petition; minors; preliminaries to hearing
(a) Upon the filing of a petition to establish a conservatorship or for another protective order for the reason that the respondent is a minor, the court shall set a date for hearing. If the court determines at any stage of the proceeding that the interests of the minor are or may be inadequately represented, it may appoint a lawyer to represent the minor, giving consideration to the choice of the minor if the minor has attained fourteen years of age. (b) While a petition to establish a conservatorship or for another protective order is pending, after preliminary hearing and without notice to others, the court may make orders to preserve and apply the property of the minor as may be required for the support of the minor or individuals who are in fact dependent upon the minor. The court may appoint a special conservator to assist in that task.
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