HAWAII CIVIL UNIONS > Facts About Civil Unions in Hawaii > Who will be able to enter a civil union?
Please note: This provides general information, not legal advice. Entering a civil union will be a major step because the law provides all spousal rights and obligations under Hawaii law to civil union partners. Yet, you may still need wills, powers of attorney, second parent adoptions, and other legal documents to protect you, especially when traveling. You should consult an attorney about your needs. Long-term couples and those with significant property especially should get advice about possible tax consequences and ways to protect pre-civil union property.
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A same-sex or different-sex couple are be able to enter a civil union if:
● Both partners are at least 18 years old;
● Neither is a partner in another civil union, a spouse in a marriage, or in a reciprocal beneficiary relationship;
● The partners are not close relatives; and
● A partner under supervision of a conservator or guardian has that person’s consent.
