Petition For Paternity Summons {2F-P-389}

2F-P-389 - PETITION FOR PATERNITY; SUMMONS. This form is used to initiate legal proceedings in the Family Court of Hawai’i to establish paternity and resolve related matters, such as custody, child support, and medical coverage. This form is filed by the petitioner, who can be the natural mother, natural father, or legal father of the child, and it includes detailed information about the child, the parents, and the respondent, who is the alleged biological father. The petition outlines the circumstances of the child's conception and the legal relationship between the parties. It also includes requests for specific legal relief, such as the establishment of paternity, custody arrangements, child support obligations, and the potential issuance of a new birth certificate. The form may request financial contributions for the child’s upbringing and healthcare, and it may seek a court order for visitation rights or other necessary actions. The accompanying Summons requires the respondent to file an answer within 20 days, informing them of the hearing details and the consequences of failing to respond, including a potential default judgment. www.FormsWorkflow.com