Free Petition for Adoption (Non-Consent) - Hawaii

FAMILY COURT FIRST CIRCUIT STATE OF HAWAI`I
In the Matter of Adoption of A [ ]MALE [ ]FEMALE CHILD, Born on: A [ ]MALE [ ]FEMALE CHILD, Born on: A [ ]MALE [ ]FEMALE CHILD, Born on: A [ ]MALE [ ]FEMALE CHILD, Born on: by [ ]the legal spouse of [ ]and [ ]the child(ren)'s legal parent [ ]husband and wife [ ]an unmarried person

PETITION FOR ADOPTION (NON-CONSENT)

CASE NUMBER FC-A NO.

[ ]ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER(S) [ ]PETITIONER(S) PRO SE
Name

Address City, State, Zip Code Telephone Number

Petitioner(s).

ATTACHMENTS: [ ] SUPPORTING AFFIDAVIT [ ] [ ] ORDER FOR SERVICE BY ( )MAIL ( ) PUBLICATION ( )PERSONAL SERVICE WITHOUT THE STATE [ ] NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING [ ] SUMMONS

TO THE PRESIDING JUDGE OF THE ABOVE-ENTITLED COURT: Comes now Petitioner(s) above-named alleging that: JURISDICTION/VENUE (HRS §578-1): 1. The Family Court has jurisdiction and venue to grant this petition for adoption because: [] [] [] 2. Petitioner(s) reside(s) or is/are stationed in the military service on the island on which this petition is being filed. The child(ren) being adopted reside(s) or was born on the island on which this petition is being filed. The agency placing the child for adoption is licensed by the Department of Human Services and has its principal place of business on the island where this petition is being filed.

Petitioner(s) is/are: [] An unmarried person [] Married to the legal father or mother of the child(ren) being adopted (Stepparent) [] Husband and Wife [] Other: Specify relationship:
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PETITION FOR ADOPTION (NON-CONSENT)

FAMILY COURT FIRST CIRCUIT STATE OF HAWAI`I 3.

PETITION FOR ADOPTION (NON-CONSENT)

CASE NUMBER FC-A NO.

INFORMATION REGARDING THE PETITIONERS: PETITIONER PETITIONER

Relationship to Adoptee Name (First, Middle, Last) Birth Name Street Address City, State, Zip Code Home Telephone Number Work Telephone Number Social Security Number Date of Birth Place of Birth
Number of Prior Marriages Number of Criminal Convictions
Contact w/Child Protective Services

[ ]No [ ]Yes #
[ ]No [ ]Yes #

Prior Marriages
Convictions

[ ]No [ ]Yes #
[ ]No [ ]Yes #

Prior Marriages
Convictions

[ ]No [ ]Yes

[ ]No [ ]Yes

Present Occupation Monthly Gross Income Date of Present Marriage
Number of Persons Living in Your Home

4.

INFORMATION REGARDING THE CHILD:

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Date of Birth Place of Birth Sex Racial Extraction Placed by Agency Living w/Petitioner(s) Since Name after Adoption (First, Middle, Last)
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[ ]Male [ ]Female

[ ]No [ ]Yes Name of Agency:

FAMILY COURT FIRST CIRCUIT STATE OF HAWAI`I 4.

PETITION FOR ADOPTION (NON-CONSENT)

CASE NUMBER FC-A NO.

INFORMATION REGARDING THE CHILD (continued):

Date of Birth Place of Birth Sex Racial Extraction Placed by Agency Living w/Petitioner(s) Since Name after Adoption (First, Middle, Last) INFORMATION REGARDING THE CHILD (continued): Date of Birth Place of Birth Sex Racial Extraction Placed by Agency Living w/Petitioner(s) Since Name after Adoption (First, Middle, Last) INFORMATION REGARDING THE CHILD (continued): Date of Birth Place of Birth Sex Racial Extraction Placed by Agency Living w/Petitioner(s) Since Name after Adoption (First, Middle, Last) [ ]No [ ]Yes Name of Agency: [ ]Male [ ]Female [ ]No [ ]Yes Name of Agency: [ ]Male [ ]Female [ ]No [ ]Yes Name of Agency: [ ]Male [ ]Female

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PETITION FOR ADOPTION (NON-CONSENT)

FAMILY COURT FIRST CIRCUIT STATE OF HAWAI`I 5.

PETITION FOR ADOPTION (NON-CONSENT)

CASE NUMBER FC-A NO.

The Mother of the child(ren): [] has signed a Consent to Adoption. [] is deceased. [] has not consented to the adoption of the child(ren), but her consent is not required or may be dispensed with pursuant to the grounds reflected in paragraph 7 below. In regards to the Father(s) of the child(ren): The Natural Father of the child(ren): [] has signed a Consent to Adoption. [] is deceased. [] has not consented to the adoption of the child(ren), but his consent is not required or may be dispensed with pursuant to the grounds reflected in paragraph 7 below. The Legal Only Father of the child(ren): [ ]Not Applicable [] has signed a Consent to Adoption. [] is deceased. [] has not consented to the adoption of the child(ren), but his consent is not required or may be dispensed with pursuant to the grounds reflected in paragraph 7 below.

6.

7.

Mother's and/or Father's consent to the adoption is not required or may be dispensed with because: [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] ( )Father ( )Mother has deserted the child(ren) for a period of at least ninety 90) days. HRS §578-2(c)(1)(A) ( )Father ( )Mother has voluntarily surrendered the care and custody of the child(ren) to another for a period of two (2) years. HRS §578-2(c)(1)(B) ( )Father ( )Mother has failed to communicate with the child(ren) for a period of at least one (1) year when able to do so. HRS §578-2(c)(1)(C) ( )Father ( )Mother has failed to provide for the care and support of the child(ren) for a period of at least one (1) year when able to do so. HRS §578-2(c)(1)(D) The natural father, was not married to the mother of the child(ren), and he is not an adjudicated, presumed or concerned father. HRS §578-2(c)(1)(E) ( )Father ( )Mother had his or her parental rights judicially terminated by a court of competent jurisdiction. HRS §578-2(c)(1)(F) ( )Father ( )Mother had his or her parental and custodial rights divested by an award of permanent custody pursuant to HRS §587-73. HRS §578-2(c)(1)(K) Other grounds pursuant to HRS §578(c)(1) and/or (2):

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PETITION FOR ADOPTION (NON-CONSENT)

FAMILY COURT FIRST CIRCUIT STATE OF HAWAI`I 8.

PETITION FOR ADOPTION (NON-CONSENT)

CASE NUMBER FC-A NO.

The Legal Custodian or Legal Guardian(s) of the child(ren): [ ]Not applicable. [] signed a Consent allowing the child(ren) to be adopted. [] has not consented to the adoption of the child(ren). If parental rights have not been terminated or divested previously, due notice of the foregoing allegations and of the time and place of hearing of this petition for adoption will be given to the non-consenting Parent(s), Legal Custodian or Legal Guardian by: [] personal service. [] certified or registered mail. [] publication. Adoption of the child(ren) by the Petitioner(s) will be in the best interest of the child(ren).

9.

9.

WHEREFORE, it is prayed that: (a) If parental rights have not been terminated or divested previously, notice of the pendency of this petition for adoption and of the time and place of hearing be given to the non-consenting Parent(s), Legal Custodian or Legal Guardian in the manner indicated in paragraph 9 above. (b) Upon a hearing, the child(ren) be decreed to be the legal child(ren) of the Petitioner(s), effective of as of the date of filing of this petition. (c) (d) The name(s) of the child(ren) be decreed as set forth in paragraph numbered 4 above. The Court decree such further relief as will serve the best interest of the child(ren).

Under penalty of perjury, each Petitioner declares that Petitioner has read this Petition for Adoption and knows and understands the contents hereof, and that the statements made herein are true of Petitioner's own knowledge and belief. DATE SIGNATURE OF PETITIONER

DATE

SIGNATURE OF PETITIONER

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