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16 WENDY CURRAN v. KEVIN CURRAN -- rank: 743

... those affecting the 'child's health, education, and general welfare,' N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(a)—is shared by both parents. Such decisions may ...

docket:	a1676-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-04-06
status:	Unpublished
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17 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/trial/fd-16-0000.opn.html -- rank: 736

... not ripe for judicial consideration at this time. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:2-4, the court must conduct a best interest analysis. The statute ... employment responsibilities; and the age and number of the children. [N.J.S.A. 9:2-4.] The factors listed, by their plain and ordinary meanings, do ...

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court:	NJ Superior Court Law/Chancery Division
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18 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/trial/plotnick-v-deluccia.opn.html -- rank: 736

... not ripe for judicial consideration at this time. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:2-4, the court must conduct a best interest analysis. The statute ... employment responsibilities; and the age and number of the children. [N.J.S.A. 9:2-4.] The factors listed, by their plain and ordinary meanings, do ...

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19 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. E.R.C and J.S and V.V., R.A.R.L -- rank: 736

... R.C. and J.S. to change custody pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(d). J.S. filed a timely notice of appeal in ... an agreement in January 2010, to transfer custody, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(d), lacks a factual basis and is in error. The ... a "meeting of the minds" to change custody pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(d). N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(d) states that "[t]he court shall order any custody ... Instead, he relied on a misapplication of the facts to N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(d) in transferring the physical custody of G.S. This ... R.C. is no longer a parent for purposes of N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(d). Thus, we reverse and remand for a full ...

docket:	a6168-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-04-08
status:	unpublished
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20 C.M.E v. M.E -- rank: 733

... 45 before finalizing the parties' custody and 5 Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:2-4, a judge addressing custody and parenting time issues must consider ... responsibilities; and (14) the age and number of the children. [N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c).] A-3545-20 8 concluded Ann was too young ... willingness to communicate with defendant about their daughter, consistent with N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c)(1), plaintiff stated she was amenable to such communication ... the judge explained he would consider various statutory factors under N.J.S.A. 9:2-4 to resolve the parties' custody and parenting time disputes, he ... and parenting time, the judge cited the statutory factors under N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c) and found communication between the parties was 'extremely difficult ... a Family Part judge must consider the statutory factors under N.J.S.A. 9:2-4. Kinsella, 150 N.J. at 317. It also is ...

docket:	a3545-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-09-29
status:	Unpublished
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21 C.G v. D.W -- rank: 733

... court's analysis of 'the preference' of the child under N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c) and the court's decision not to conduct a ... when it misinterpreted and misapplied the best interests factors under N.J.S.A. 9:2-4, and in denying plaintiff's relocation request. Plaintiff further posits ... should apply the best interests analysis to determine 'cause' under N.J.S.A. 9:2-4 in all relocation disputes where parents share legal custody. See ... intra-state relocation cases and that trial courts must apply N.J.S.A. 9:2-4. N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c) provides the statutory factors for a best interests analysis ... noted, as to 'the preference of the child' factor under N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c), that 'neither party accepted the court's invitation ...

docket:	a1543-22
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2024-03-01
status:	Unpublished
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22 V.C. v. M.J.B. -- rank: 733

... relationship between the parties ends. (p. 17) 2. Language in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4. (p. 36) 14. Under ordinary circumstances, when the evidence concerning ... the presumptive rule, subject to the considerations set forth in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4, as would be the case if two natural parents were ... maintenance as concerning a child whose parents are divorced. . . . Further, N.J.S.A. 9:2-4 provides, in part, that [t]he Legislature finds and declares ... interests standard giving weight to the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4: the parents' ability to agree, communicate and cooperate in matters ... or status in assessing the best interests of the child. N.J.S.A. 9:2-4. Obviously, as the trial judge recognized, he was not free ... the presumptive rule, subject to the considerations set forth in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4, as would be the case if two natural parents ...

docket:	a-111-98
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2000-04-06
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citation:	163 N.J. 200
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23 L.M v. A.M -- rank: 726

... addressed each of the factors required by the Legislature in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c) to be considered by a court in determining the ... move without Ruth and 'virtually ignored' the other factors under N.J.S.A. 9:2-4; improperly conducted Ruth's interview by asking her to choose ... N.J. Super. 475, 492 (App. Div. 2012). A. In N.J.S.A. 9:2-4, the Legislature provided a list of factors courts 'shall consider ... analysis, a judge considers 'all relevant factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c), supplemented by other factors as appropriate.' Id. at 338 ... his decision, he addressed each of the factors listed in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c).2 He also articulated why a denial of Lucy ... directly relevant to the preference-of-the- child factor of N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c). As to that factor, the judge made the ...

docket:	a1703-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-04-30
status:	Unpublished
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24 V.A v. C.M., JR -- rank: 719

... Citing Bisbing, the judge analyzed the fourteen factors enumerated under N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c), namely: the parents' ability to agree, communicate and cooperate ... employment responsibilities; and the age and number of the children. [N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c).] Regarding the parties ability to agree, communicate, and cooperate ... parent to satisfy the best-interests analysis set forth in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c), 'supplemented by other factors as appropriate.' Id. at 338 (citing N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c)). Accordingly, 'courts should conduct a best interests analysis to ...

docket:	a2217-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-04-04
status:	Unpublished
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25 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. H.B. et al. -- rank: 717

... judge erred when she failed to apply the provisions of N.J.S.A. 9:2-4.1b in determining whether the stepfather's return to the ... The final issue we will address concerns the applicability of N.J.S.A. 9:2-4.1b. DYFS argues, for the first time on appeal, that ... for a stay in accordance with the Rules of Court. [ N.J.S.A. 9:2-4.1b.]     Because DYFS did not raise this issue with the ...

docket:	A0758-04
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2005-02-16
status:	published
citation:	375 N.J. Super. 148 866 A.2d 105
Document Size:	78909

26 Oliver v. Ambrose -- rank: 717

... fitness as parents and the safety of the child. See N.J.S.A. 9:2-4. In making a custody determination, among the factors the court ...

docket:	a-33-97
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1998-02-05
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citation:	152 N.J. 383
Document Size:	84434

27 PETER W. INNES v. MARIA JOSE CARRASCOSA -- rank: 712

... on the Court's analysis of the custody factors under N.J.S.A. 9:2-4." The August 24, 2006 order also compelled Carrascosa to return ... departure from this State's public policy as stated in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4: [i]t is in the public policy of this State ...

docket:	A1821-06
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2007-04-03
status:	published
citation:	391 N.J. Super. 453 918 A.2d 686
Document Size:	96039

28 C.Y.R. v. C.M. -- rank: 709

... the parties and the 14 A-2764-16T2 judge referenced N.J.S.A. 9:2-4, N.J.S.A. 9:2-5, and N.J ... 9, without specifically setting forth which one supported jurisdiction. However, N.J.S.A. 9:2-4, the best interests of the child standard, 'refers only to ... party.' Watkins, 163 N.J. at 244. When read together, N.J.S.A. 9:2-4, N.J.S.A. 9:2-9, and N.J ... consider the best interests of the child test articulated in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c). Id. at 254. '[I]n custody determinations between a ... under the best interests of the child standard articulated in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c). Plaintiffs also argue the court failed to apply an ... to consider the best interests of the child articulated in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c). Accordingly, there was no need for Conrad's ...

docket:	a2764-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-06-13
status:	unpublished
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29 SAMUEL K. BURLUM v. NERMIN UCAR -- rank: 709

... AT ISSUE, 'THE RIGHTS OF BOTH PARENTS SHALL BE EQUAL[,]' N.J.S.A. 9:2-4.2[.] POINT II THE TRIAL JUDGE ERRED WHEN HE DECLARED ... HIS CONDUCT HAS A SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE CHILD[,] N.J.S.A. 9:2-4.4(C)[.] POINT III THE TRIAL JUDGE FAILED TO ADEQUATELY ... the judge did not make an erroneous custody determination. Applying N.J.S.A. 9:2-4, the judge concluded that it would be in the best ... minor child, the rights of both parents shall be equal[.]' N.J.S.A. 9:2-4. However, the record supports the various rulings during the pendency ... s] conduct has a substantial adverse effect on the child.' N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c). But the record A-2471-17T4 8 supports the ...

docket:	a2471-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-05-04
status:	Unpublished
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30 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. R.W. and M.M and L.S. and J.S -- rank: 709

... that does not end our inquiry. As Mark points out, N.J.S.A. 9:2-4.1(a) provides, in part: Notwithstanding any provision of law ... a stay in accordance with the Rules of Court. Although N.J.S.A. 9:2-4.1(a) allows a Family Part judge to award custody ... the record demonstrates he never applied for a hearing under N.J.S.A. 9:2-4.1(a). Further, he did not provide an evaluation to ... the judge should relieve him from his parole restrictions under N.J.S.A. 9:2-4.1(a), and because the judge credited Dr. Jeffrey's ...

docket:	a3037-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-03-03
status:	Unpublished
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