HRS §578-3
Temporary custody of the child during the adoption case
During an adoption case, before the final decision, the court can give temporary custody of the child to the person or people who filed the adoption petition. This order can also let them arrange the child's burial if the child dies before the case ends.
guardiansparents
The statute, as written — Custody of child pendente lite
At any stage of the proceeding subsequent to the filing of the petition and prior to the entry of a decree, the court, upon a showing that the best interests of the child will be served thereby, may order that the petitioner or petitioners shall be entitled to retain the custody and control of the child and shall be responsible for the care, maintenance and support of the child including any necessary medical or surgical treatment, pending the further order of the court. Such order may also authorize and legally obligate the petitioner or petitioners to arrange for the burial of the child if the child shall die prior to the entry of the decree. [RL 1945, pt of §12271; am L 1953, c 115, pt of §1; am L 1955, c 132, §1; RL 1955, §331-3; HRS §578-3; am L 1969, c 183, §4; am L 1973, c 211, §3(c)]
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