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HRS §576E-15

Child support guidelines

When an administrative order sets or changes child support, the state's current child support guidelines must be used, unless special circumstances justify a different amount.

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The statute, as written — Guidelines to be followed

When an administrative order establishes or modifies the amount of child support required to be paid by a party, the guidelines established under section 576D-7 shall be applied, except when exceptional circumstances warrant departure. The most current guidelines shall be used to calculate the amount of the child support obligation.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§576D-7 Child support guidelines

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