HRS §584A-204
Who can represent a child in a paternity case
This section says a child can be a party in a paternity case and can be represented by a guardian or a court-appointed guardian ad litem. The child's parent cannot represent the child. Certain presumed parents and the child support agency must be included or notified if public money was paid for the child.
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The statute, as written — Representation of child; action if public assistance moneys are paid; child support enforcement agency
The child may be made a party to the action and may be represented by the child's general guardian or a guardian ad litem appointed by the court. The child's parent shall not represent the child as guardian or otherwise. Subject to section 584A-203, each individual presumed to be a parent under section 584A-303 and the child support enforcement agency, if public moneys are or have been paid for the support of the subject child, shall be made parties, or, if not subject to the jurisdiction of the court, shall be given notice of the action in a manner prescribed by the court and an opportunity to be heard.
Sections this one refers to
§584A-203 Who can start a parentage case and how the court handles it
§584A-303 When someone is legally presumed to be a parent
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