{"data":{"id":"us-hi/haw.-rev.-stat.-578-17","jurisdiction":"us-hi","citation":"Haw. Rev. Stat. § 578-17","heading":"Guardian ad litem.","body":"Upon a finding by the court, in any stage of a proceeding under this chapter, that the best interests of a child whose adoption is sought herein will be served by the appointment of a guardian ad litem for said child, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem to preserve, protect and promote the best interests of the child.","path":["HI Code","Division 3","Title 31","Chapter 578"],"source_url":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol12_Ch0501-0588/HRS0578/HRS_0578-0017.htm","current_through":"2026-08-14","vintage":"open-us-law v2026.08, retrieved 2026-09-14","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T18:32:11Z","sha256":"30dc34740056b44e04a9651c7db4172df3e33b18d6101814e44e97b562f5a977","source_id":"us-hi","stale":false,"prev":"us-hi/haw.-rev.-stat.-578-16","next":"us-hi/haw.-rev.-stat.-578-18"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}