Home study
Required
Hawaii does not waive the home study in stepparent adoptions. We prepare your paperwork for it.
HRS § 578-8
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Make Your Hawaii Family Official.Hawaii stepparent & adult adoption, done for you: court-ready documents for the Family Court in 24-48 hours.
We prepare every form, tell you exactly where to file in Hawaii, and stay with you by phone until the Family Court judge signs your decree.
$349 complete Hawaii package · documents in 24–48 hours
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Residency wait
None required
Hawaii sets no residency waiting period, so you can file as soon as your papers are ready.
HRS § 578-1Child's consent
Age 10
A child who is 10 or older must consent to the adoption. We prepare that form.
HRS § 578-2Abandonment period
12 months
If the other parent has abandoned the child for 12 months, that is a recognized ground to proceed.
HRS § 578-2
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Why Hawaii families choose us
We make your Hawaii adoption simple, fast and affordable.
SimpleA 15-minute questionnaire. We do the rest and send your packet ready to sign and file.
Court approvedPrepared for your Hawaii Family Court and backed by our 100% court acceptance guarantee.
266 Hawaii families helpedOver 34,000 families nationwide since 2001. We have seen every situation Hawaii courts see.
Save thousands$349 for the complete package, without attorney fees.
- A Hawaii adoption specialist handles your case.
- We stay with you from filing to the new birth certificate.
- Unlimited revisions and real people on the phone, Mon–Fri 8am–5pm MST.
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Four stages. One Family Court. About 3-6 months.
Hawaii handles stepparent adoptions in Family Court under Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 578. A typical stepparent case takes about 3-6 months.
Step one · Online or by phoneTell us about your family
Step one · Online or by phone
Tell us about your family
Answer a short set of questions online or by phone. We use your answers to build every Hawaii form for you. Your court-ready documents are ready in 24-48 hours.
Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 578Step two · FilingFile with the Hawaii Family Court
Step two · Filing
File with the Hawaii Family Court
You file your petition in the Family Court of the circuit where you live. Hawaii has no residency waiting period, so there is nothing to wait out before you file. The clerk sets the filing fee.
HRS § 578-1Step three · Consent or noticeThe other parent signs, or notice is given
Step three · Consent or notice
The other parent signs, or notice is given
If the other parent will sign, we prepare the consent. If not, we prepare the notice and the abandonment papers. A child who is 10 or older also signs a consent. The home study step runs during this time.
HRS § 578-2Step four · HearingHearing, decree and new birth certificate
Step four · Hearing
Hearing, decree and new birth certificate
You attend a short Family Court hearing and the judge signs your decree. We then prepare your request for a new birth certificate to the Hawaii State Department of Health Office of Health Status Monitoring.
Hawaii State Department of Health Office of Health Status MonitoringDoes the other parent have to agree?
No. Courts want a child to have a stable two-parent home, and most families we help finish without the other parent's consent. In our experience, about 80% of the stepparent adoptions we have completed went forward without the other parent's consent. When the other parent has abandoned the child for 12 months, Hawaii law lets your adoption go forward without their consent (HRS § 578-2).
They agree
If the other parent is willing, the process is simple. They sign a consent, we prepare it, and your case moves straight toward the hearing.
- We prepare the consent form for you
- The other parent signs it
- Your case moves to the Family Court hearing
They won't sign, or can't be found
If the other parent will not sign or cannot be found, Hawaii law gives you a clear path based on abandonment.
- Hawaii's abandonment period is 12 months
- A parent who has abandoned the child for that period does not have to sign for the adoption to go forward
- We prepare the papers that show it
Notice to the other parent is a routine step, and we prepare it for you. In Hawaii, ending the other parent's rights is not a separate case. It is handled as part of your adoption case.
HRS § 578-2We have helped 266 families in Hawaii, and we are ready to help yours.
One flat price for your Hawaii adoption papers
For $349 you get your complete Hawaii document package, and each additional child is $99; the court's filing fee and the home study are paid separately.
The same decree, the same court, without attorney fees.
Start for $349The same decree, the same court, without attorney fees.
What families tell us
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I just wanted to let you know that Steve adopted Payton on Tuesday and I did give them your address to send a copy to. Thank you so much and when we get the paperwork and we have any questions we will give you a call.It was a very awesome day and we want to thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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We just completed our stepparent adoption, and I have to say, the entire process was easier than I ever imagined. The forms were thorough and well-prepared, and when I had a question, your team was quick to respond with clear and helpful answers. The judge finalized our case today, and we couldn’t be happier! Thank you for everything you’ve done for our family.
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I was nervous about doing this without an attorney, but after working with your team, I knew I was in good hands. Every question I had was answered promptly, and the forms were exactly what the court needed. Today, we finalized our adoption, and it was an emotional, beautiful moment for our family. Thank you for making this possible.
What arrives in 24–48 hours
Your Hawaii packet, in filing order, with instructions for your clerk.
See all 6 documents
- Petition for Adoption for the Hawaii Family Court
- Other parent's consent, or the abandonment and notice papers if they will not sign
- Child's consent form for a child age 10 or older
- Home study paperwork required under HRS § 578-8
- Hearing notice and supporting Family Court forms
- Final decree of adoption and new birth certificate request to the Hawaii State Department of Health Office of Health Status Monitoring
Adopting an adult
Adult adoption in Hawaii is open to almost anyone
Hawaii law says any person may be adopted, provided an adult adoptee gives written consent. There is no relationship, disability or age-gap condition. The adoptee's spouse must also consent if the adoptee is married, but the adoptee's parents do not need to. You file in the Family Court of the circuit, a hearing is required, and adult cases often finish in 4-8 weeks.
Any adultNo age-gap or relationship rule
ConsentAdoptee signs, and spouse too if married
ParentsTheir consent is not required
HearingRequired in Family Court
Three steps. That's the whole thing.
Our detailed Hawaii instructions make the process simple, and we are a phone call away at every step.
1
AnswerTell us about your family in our 15-minute questionnaire. Save and come back any time.2
Review & signYour complete packet arrives in 24–48 hours with step-by-step filing instructions.3
FileFile with your clerk. We stay with you through the hearing, the decree and the new birth certificate.
Talk to a Hawaii adoption specialist first.
Not sure which route fits your family? Call us. Real people, no pressure, and we will tell you what Hawaii courts will want to see.
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All 4 counties
Filed in your Hawaii Family Court
Hawaii has 4 counties, and your case is filed in the Family Court of the circuit where you live. We serve families in Honolulu, Hilo, Kailua, Kapolei, Pearl City and across all 4 counties.
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What Hawaii families ask us
How do I adopt my stepchild in Hawaii?
You file a petition in the Hawaii Family Court of the circuit where you live, under Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 578. Hawaii sets no residency waiting period. We prepare every form for $349, and a typical stepparent case takes about 3-6 months.
Can I adopt my adult stepchild in Hawaii?
Yes. Hawaii law says any person may be adopted, as long as the adult adoptee gives written consent (HRS § 578-2(b)). There is no age-gap or relationship condition, and the adoptee's parents do not need to consent. Adult cases often finish in 4-8 weeks.
How much does a stepparent adoption cost in Hawaii?
Our complete Hawaii package is $349, and each additional child is $99. The Family Court clerk sets the filing fee, so call to confirm it. The home study is required in Hawaii and its cost varies.
What if the other parent refuses to sign or can't be found in Hawaii?
Your adoption can go forward without their signature when the other parent has abandoned the child for 12 months (HRS § 578-2). In our experience, about 80% of the stepparent adoptions we have completed went forward without the other parent's consent. We prepare the notice and the papers.
Does Hawaii require a home study for a stepparent adoption?
Yes. Hawaii does not waive the home study in stepparent adoptions (HRS § 578-8). We prepare your paperwork so you know what to expect. The cost of the home study varies.
Does my child have to agree to the adoption in Hawaii?
A child who is 10 or older must consent (HRS § 578-2). We prepare the consent form for your child to sign.
Does child support end after a stepparent adoption in Hawaii?
The other parent's duty to pay support going forward ends once the adoption is final. Whether past-due support is still owed depends on Hawaii law.
Will my stepchild get a new birth certificate in Hawaii?
Yes. After the decree, we prepare your request for a new birth certificate. It goes to the Hawaii State Department of Health Office of Health Status Monitoring.
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