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HRS §576B-315

No using nonparentage as a defense if parentage already decided

If a court or the law has already decided that you are a parent of a child, you cannot use the claim that you are not the parent to defend against a case under this chapter. This rule stops people from re-arguing a parentage decision that is already final.

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The statute, as written — Nonparentage as defense

A party whose parentage of a child has been previously determined by or pursuant to law may not plead nonparentage as a defense to a proceeding under this chapter.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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