Family court had jurisdiction over adoption of children residing in Philippines since petitioners were Hawaii residents. 421 F. Supp. 80.

In the absence of an adoption in writing parents are presumed not to have parted with the right of custody over their child. 6 H. 386.

Until legally adopted parent not precluded by surrender of child from asserting parental rights. 31 H. 328. Child not "surrendered" by one parent when custody awarded by divorce decree to other parent, consent of such parent must be obtained for adoption of child. 32 H. 443. Child not "abandoned" by mother who lives apart from husband. 32 H. 479. "Abandoned" defined. 37 H. 532.

Adoption proceedings are wholly statutory. 45 H. 69, 361 P.2d 1054.

Cited: 42 H. 129, 137; 42 H. 640, 655.