HRS §576B-302

Minor parents can start a child support case

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This section allows a parent who is under 18, or someone legally acting for that parent, to bring a court case for the child's benefit. It makes clear that being a minor does not stop a parent from seeking support.

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The statute, as written — Proceeding by minor parent

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

A minor parent, or a guardian or other legal representative of a minor parent, may maintain a proceeding on behalf of or for the benefit of the minor's child.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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