Section 23-604-15 - Pecuniary lossThe minimum award for lost support will be $1,000 per dependent. The applicant must provide evidence to establish that an award in excess of $1,000 is necessary and essential for the maintenance and well being of the child. Factors to determine dependency include:
(1) Whether the person was receiving financial support and living in the same household as the victim at the time of victim's death;(2) Whether an adult child was receiving financial support due to full time attendance in school or because of a physical or psychological disability. Proof of guardianship is required for the physical or psychologically dependent adult child; or(3) Whether the person was receiving court-ordered child support or alimony.[Eff SEP 03 1994] (Auth: HRS § 351-68) (Imp: HRS § 351-33)