The Hawaii Custody/Visitation Statement is a legal document used in family court proceedings in the state of Hawaii, particularly for divorcing parents or those involved in a child custody dispute. It is used to define the rights and responsibilities of both parties in regard to the child’s custody and visitation. The Hawaii Custody/Visitation Statement outlines the following: • Parental rights and responsibilities • Physical and legal custody • Visitation rights • Decision making authority • Parental relocation • Child support • Health and medical care • Educational provisions • Expense sharing • Communication between parents • Religious upbringing There are two types of Hawaii Custody/Visitation Statements: Temporary Custody/Visitation Statement (CVS) and Permanent Custody/Visitation Statement (PCs). The Temporary Custody/Visitation Statement is used during the divorce proceedings and outlines the temporary arrangements for both parents. The Permanent Custody/Visitation Statement is used after the divorce and outlines the long-term arrangements for both parents.