Hawaii Revised Statutes 302A-481 – Definitions
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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 302A-481
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
As used in this subpart, unless the context otherwise requires:
“Caregiver” means any person who is at least eighteen years of age and:
(1) Related by blood, marriage, or adoption to the minor, including a person who is entitled to an award of custody pursuant to section 571-46(a)(2) but is not the legal custodian or guardian of the minor; or
(2) Has resided with the minor for a continuous immediate preceding period of six months or more.