Hawaii Consents By Child To Adoption is a legal process which allows a child under the age of 18 to consent to their own adoption. There are two types of Hawaii Consent By Child To Adoption; voluntary consent and court-ordered consent. Voluntary consent occurs when the child expresses their own free will and desire to be adopted. The child must be able to understand the consequences of their decision and have access to legal counsel. Court-ordered consent occurs when the adoption is approved by a court of law. The court must find that the adoption is in the best interests of the child and that the child is of sound mind and able to understand the consequences of their decision.