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31 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3217-20.opn.html -- rank: 746

... P.P., 180 N.J. at 512 (emphasis added) (quoting N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(d)(3) to (4)). Consequently, 'when a caregiver . . . unequivocally assert ... P.P., 180 N.J. at 512 (emphasis added) (quoting N.J.S.A. 3B:12A- 6(d)(3) to (4)). As such, KLG may now remain ...

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32 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES,1 v. J.R and A.S. and M.S IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF K.A.R. AND K.S.R minors -- rank: 743

... may award kinship legal guardianship to that relative pursuant to N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6. N.J. Div. of Youth & Family Servs. v. S.V ... where adoption is feasible and likely. Id. at 88 (citing N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(d)(3)); see also N.J. Div. of Youth & Family ...

docket:	a5521-11
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-07-10
status:	Published
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33 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANANCY v. T.R.F. and K.L and K.W -- rank: 743

... a kinship legal guardian was eliminated within the KLG statute, N.J.S.A. 3B:12A- 6. As we later explain, the 2021 amendments made only one ... law. A-3950-21 13 Specifically, the 2021 amendments revised N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(d)(3) by deleting language which required a court to ... willingness to adopt no longer forecloses KLG. The amendment to N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(d)(3), however, does not alter the best-interests test ... A. 30:4C- 15.1(a), not impliedly by amending N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(d)(3). Indeed, the Legislature did amend the best-interests ...

docket:	a3950-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-10-27
status:	Unpublished
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34 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. F.N.C. and T.E.F., SR., a/k/a T.E.F -- rank: 739

... Super. 11, 27 (App. Div. 2022). Prior to the amendments, N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(d)(3) required a determination by clear and convincing evidence ... Division custody, like Tyler. L. 2021, c. 154, § 4; N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(d)(3). However, the Legislature did not delete paragraph (d ... find 'awarding [KLG] is in the child's best interest,' N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(d)(4), before it can order KLG. Thus, the amended ... to adopt no longer forecloses KLG. But the amendment to N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(d)(3) does not affect the trial court's application ...

docket:	a3506-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-06-30
status:	Unpublished
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35 IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIPS OF G.K., D.D.K., A.K., and T.K. -- rank: 739

... natural parent has a duty to pay child support. 7 N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(e)(3). The judge recognized these rights. However, she failed ... parenting time with the child, as determined by the court."); N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(e)(4). The right to visitation following a kinship legal ... consider the views of children, especially when they are teenagers. N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(a)(7). This archive is a service of Rutgers School ...

docket:	A2592-05
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2007-02-20
status:	unpublished
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36 IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIPS OF G.K., D.D.K., A.K., and T.K. -- rank: 739

... natural parent has a duty to pay child support. 7 N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(e)(3). The judge recognized these rights. However, she failed ... parenting time with the child, as determined by the court."); N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(e)(4). The right to visitation following a kinship legal ... consider the views of children, especially when they are teenagers. N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(a)(7). This archive is a service of Rutgers School ...

docket:	A2144-05
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2007-02-20
status:	unpublished
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37 IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIPS OF G.K., D.D.K., A.K., and T.K. -- rank: 739

... natural parent has a duty to pay child support. 7 N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(e)(3). The judge recognized these rights. However, she failed ... parenting time with the child, as determined by the court."); N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(e)(4). The right to visitation following a kinship legal ... consider the views of children, especially when they are teenagers. N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(a)(7). This archive is a service of Rutgers School ...

docket:	A2593-05
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2007-02-20
status:	unpublished
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38 IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIPS OF G.K., D.D.K., A.K., and T.K. -- rank: 739

... natural parent has a duty to pay child support. 7 N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(e)(3). The judge recognized these rights. However, she failed ... parenting time with the child, as determined by the court."); N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(e)(4). The right to visitation following a kinship legal ... consider the views of children, especially when they are teenagers. N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(a)(7). This archive is a service of Rutgers School ...

docket:	A2591-05
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2007-02-20
status:	unpublished
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39 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. L.S.-S and M.M. and V.G -- rank: 739

... P., 180 N.J. at 512-13 (emphasis added) (quoting N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(d)(3) to (4)). '[W]hen a caregiver . . . unequivocally assert ... likely.' P.P., 180 N.J. at 512-13 (quoting N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(d)(3) to (4)). Under the amended statute, KLG may ...

docket:	a2478-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-08-03
status:	Unpublished
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40 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. S.L IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF Sa.L Minor -- rank: 736

... kinship legal guardianship is in the child's best interests. [ N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(d).] On appeal, defendant argues the following points: POINT [I ... court was required to consider the wishes of the child, N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(a)(7), who consistently maintained she did not want to ...

docket:	a0670-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	0000-00-00
status:	unpublished
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41 DCPP VS. B.C. AND A.A., IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF A.A. AND J.A. -- rank: 729

... a KLG. Compare L. 2021, c. 154, § 4 (current N.J.S.A. 3B:12A- 6(d)(3)), with L. 2006, c. 47, § 32 (prior ... parent's willingness to adopt no longer forecloses KLG. See N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(d)(3). However, 'awarding kinship legal guardianship' must still be 'in the child's best interests.' N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(d)(4). A-2191-22 16 A. The Division, under ...

docket:	a2191-22
court:	appellate
decided:	2024-03-28
status:	Unpublished
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42 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. K.R and R.R. -- rank: 729

... Super. 11, 27 (App. Div. 2022). Prior to the amendments, N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(d)(3) required a determination by clear and convincing evidence ... the Division's custody. L. 2021, c. 154, § 4; N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(d)(3). However, nothing in the amendments implies KLG by ... find 'awarding [KLG] is in the child's best interest,' N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(d)(4), before it can order KLG, supports this conclusion ...

docket:	a0545-22
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-08-24
status:	Unpublished
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43 OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. M.M. IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF N.E A Minor -- rank: 726

... kinship legal guardianship is in the child's best interests. [ N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(d).] "The plain language of the Act, as well as ... v. P.P. , 180 N.J. 494, 512 (2004) (quoting N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(d)(3)-(4)). "Conversely, when the permanency provided by adoption ... the trial court could not make the findings required by N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(d) for appointment of M.A. as N.E.'s ...

docket:	a0435-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-10-19
status:	unpublished
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44 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. A.M.W and R.A.S., SR. -- rank: 726

... L. 2021, c. 154, § 9, and the KLG statute, N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(d)(3), L. 2021, c. 154, § 4, KLG is ... 1, 2021 effective date of the amendments, the KLG statute, N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(d)(3), required a determination by clear and convincing evidence ... including 'adoption of the child is neither feasible nor likely.' N.J.S.A. 3B:12A- 6(d)(3). The 2021 amendment deleted that condition, making KLG ... like Erica and Ricky. L. 2021, c. 154, § 4; N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(d)(3). In New Jersey Division of Child Protection and ...

docket:	a1044-22
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-11-15
status:	Unpublished
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45 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. S.A and D.V. -- rank: 722

... three, contending the court applied the 'already-deleted language in N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(d)(3)(b) about KLG not being available if adoption ... likely.'' P.P., 180 N.J. at 512-13 (quoting N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(d)(3) to (4)). '[W]hen a caregiver . . . unequivocally assert ... KLG requirement that adoption be 'neither feasible nor likely.' See N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(d)(3). This means KLG may now remain a valid ... when 'awarding [KLG] is in the child's best interests,' N.J.S.A. 3B:12A-6(d)(4), and 'adoption typically is granted in lieu of ...

docket:	a2332-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-02-28
status:	Unpublished
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