Nihipali v. Kalaniana'ole Paris Apuakehau

Opinion of the Court by

BURNS, C.J.

Petitioners-Appellants Künani Nihipali (Maternal Grandfather) and Ipo Nihipali (Maternal Grandmother) (collectively, Maternal Grandparents) appeal from the family court’s1 (1) September 21, 2004 “Order Denying Motion for Post Decree Relief for Expanded Visitation and for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem” (September 21, 2004 Order) and (2) November 12, 2004 “Order Denying First Amended Motion for Reconsideration”.2 We vacate in part, affirm in part, and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

BACKGROUND

Maternal Grandparents are the maternal…