Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 334-123.5

  • Court: means any duly constituted court and includes proceedings, hearings of per diem judges as authorized by law. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 334-1
  • 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.

The family court, upon receipt of a petition filed under this part, shall determine the existence of a guardian and if none, shall appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the best interests of the subject of the petition throughout the pendency of the proceedings.