Does a grandparent have an obligation to provide financial support for their grandchild?

In Hawaii, grandparent rights law does not necessarily require a grandparent to provide financial support for their grandchild. As long as the grandparent has no legal custody of the child, they are not obligated to make payments for the grandchild. Grandparents may choose to provide financial support, but it is not a requirement. In Hawaii, any court-ordered child support obligation is typically the responsibility of the parents, though a grandparent might be obligated to make payments if they had legal guardianship or custody of the child. When a grandparent does provide financial support, it is typically done through a private agreement between the grandparent and parent, not through a court order. Grandparents may also choose to provide financial assistance to their grandchildren through gifts, scholarships, or trusts. It is important to note that grandparents are not obligated to provide financial support to their grandchildren under Hawaii law. While there are some instances where a grandparent may have a legal obligation to make payments, they are generally not expected or required to do so. Therefore, if a grandparent does choose to provide financial assistance, it should be done at their own discretion and not as a legal requirement.

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