HRS §584A-202
Out-of-state parentage rulings are recognized here
If another state or territory has decided who a child's parents are, Hawaii treats that decision the same as one made here. This applies whether the decision came from a voluntary form or a court or agency process. A ruling that only covers parentage does not stop a Hawaii court from handling other related issues.
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The statute, as written — Parentage determinations from other states and territories
Parentage determinations from other states and territories, whether established through voluntary acknowledgment or through administrative or judicial processes, shall be treated the same as a parentage adjudication in this State. A determination addressing only parentage in another state shall not preclude a court in this State from addressing other related issues.
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