IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRD CIRCUIT
STATE OF HAWAII
FC-S No. 25-0023K
FC-S No. 25-0024K
In the Interest of a Male Child born on August 12, 2016 to Noelani Bento fka Nohelani Grace Paulson
In the Interest of a Female Child born on February 10, 2020 to Noelani Bento fka Nohelani Grace Paulson
THE STATE OF HAWAII
TO: UNKNOWN NATURAL FATHER
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a hearing regarding the above-identified matter will be held at the Kona Judiciary Complex, 74-5451 Kamakaeha Avenue, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 on April 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. before the Honorable Presiding Judge of the above-entitled Court;
You are hereby advised that if you fail to appear on the date set forth in the notice or to file an answer with the clerk of the Family Court of the Third Circuit, Kona Division, whose mailing address is 74-5451 Kamakaeha Avenue, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740, before the date of the hearing, further action shall be taken without further notice to you.
YOUR PARENTAL AND CUSTODIAL DUTIES AND RIGHTS CONCERNING THE CHILD WHO IS THE SUBJECT OF A PETITION MAY BE TERMINATED BY AWARD OF PERMANENT CUSTODY IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE SET FORTH IN THIS NOTICE.
At the hearing, you have the right to retain and be represented by an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, please contact the Family Court regarding the appointment of an attorney to represent you.
DATED: Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, MAR 12 2026.
GAYLE KAIO (SEAL)
CLERK OF THE ABOVE-ENTITLED COURT
ANNE E. LOPEZ 7609, Attorney General
INHA KANDATSU KANG 11357, Deputy Attorney General
75-5722 Kuakini Hwy, Suite 101
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
Tel. No. (808) 327-6260
Attorneys for the Department of Human Services
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