What happens is my Daughter does not support and care for her child in Hawaii?
Full Question:
My daughter doesn't want to keep her baby with her. She is ready to provide monetary support but just doesn't want to support the baby any other way. What can I do? Please advice. My daughter is resident of Hawaii.
03/08/2017 |
Category: Minors ยป Child Support |
State: Hawaii |
#33580
Answer:
HRS § 709-903 says:
“Persistent nonsupport.
(1) A person commits the offense of persistent nonsupport if the person knowingly and persistently fails to provide support which the person can provide and which the person knows the person is legally obliged to provide to a spouse, child, or other dependent.
(2) "Support" includes but is not limited to food, shelter, clothing, education, and other necessary care as determined by law.
(3) Persistent nonsupport is a misdemeanor.”
HRS § 706-663 says:
“Sentence of imprisonment for misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor.
After consideration of the factors set forth in sections 706-606 and 706-621, the court may sentence a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor or a petty misdemeanor to imprisonment for a definite term to be fixed by the court and not to exceed one year in the case of a misdemeanor or thirty days in the case of a petty misdemeanor, subject to earlier release pursuant to section 353-A.”
(1) A person commits the offense of persistent nonsupport if the person knowingly and persistently fails to provide support which the person can provide and which the person knows the person is legally obliged to provide to a spouse, child, or other dependent.
(2) "Support" includes but is not limited to food, shelter, clothing, education, and other necessary care as determined by law.
(3) Persistent nonsupport is a misdemeanor.”
HRS § 706-663 says:
“Sentence of imprisonment for misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor.
After consideration of the factors set forth in sections 706-606 and 706-621, the court may sentence a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor or a petty misdemeanor to imprisonment for a definite term to be fixed by the court and not to exceed one year in the case of a misdemeanor or thirty days in the case of a petty misdemeanor, subject to earlier release pursuant to section 353-A.”