Appropriate forum

HRS §551G-16, under Chapter 551G.

HRS §551G-16

[§551G-16] Appropriate forum. (a) A court of the State of Hawaii having jurisdiction under section 551G-13 to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order may decline to exercise its jurisdiction if it determines at any time that a court of another state is a more appropriate forum.

(b) If a court of the State of Hawaii declines to exercise its jurisdiction under subsection (a), it shall either dismiss or stay the proceeding. The court may impose any condition the court considers just and proper, including the condition that a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order be filed promptly in another state.

(c) In determining whether it is an appropriate forum, the court shall consider all relevant factors, including: