In re: E.M.

NOT FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST'S HAWAI#I REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER

Electronically Filed Intermediate Court of Appeals CAAP-XX-XXXXXXX 02-JAN-2026 08:17 AM Dkt. 26 OAWST NO. CAAP-XX-XXXXXXX

IN THE INTERMEDIATE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF HAWAI#I

In the Interest of E.M.

APPEAL FROM THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIRST CIRCUIT (CASE NO. FC-J 0121916)

ORDER APPROVING STIPULATION TO DISMISS APPEAL (By: Nakasone, Chief Judge, Leonard and Wadsworth, JJ.)

Upon consideration of the Stipulation for Dismissal of the Appeal (Stipulation), filed December 12, 2025, by Respondent- Appellant E.M., a minor, the papers in support, and the record, it appears that (1) the appeal has been docketed; (2) the parties stipulate to dismiss the appeal; and (3) attached to the Stipulation is E.M.'s declaration showing he understands the consequences of voluntary dismissal, consistent with Hawai#i Rules of Appellate Procedure (HRAP) Rule 42(c).

Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Stipulation is approved and the appeal is dismissed, under HRAP Rule 42(b) and (c).

DATED: Honolulu, Hawai#i, January 2, 2026.

/s/ Karen T. Nakasone Chief Judge /s/ Katherine G. Leonard Associate Judge /s/ Clyde J. Wadsworth Associate Judge