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46 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a2696-20.opn.html -- rank: 688

... dispositional hearing is the best interests of the child under N.J.S.A. 9:2-4,12 unless the Title Nine action involves an out-of ... employment responsibilities; and the age and number of the children. [N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c).] A-2696-20 25 home placement of the child ...

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47 K.S v. M.S -- rank: 685

... analysis, the judge cited to the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4,4 and found all factors, other than the parties' ability to agree, 4 N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c) states, in part, In making an award of custody ... responsibilities of child rearing in order to effect this policy. [N.J.S.A. 9:2-4.] '[I]n promoting the child's welfare, the court should ... are qualified, however, by the multiple factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4, which require courts to evaluate the child's best interests ... legal conclusions, noting he considered the requisite statutory factors under N.J.S.A. 9:2-4 and tied his factual findings to these factors. For example ...

docket:	a2537-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-08-04
status:	Unpublished
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48 J.T.S. v. S.R -- rank: 685

... factors to the facts of the case as required by N.J.S.A. 9:2-4, in the final judgment of divorce or supplemental statement of ... although the judge did not reference the custody factors under N.J.S.A. 9:2-4 in his oral opinion, he conducted a sound application of ...

docket:	a3309-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-08-19
status:	Unpublished
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49 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3783-17.opn.html -- rank: 683

... determinations and refer specifically to the pertinent statutory criteria. See N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c); Kinsella v. Kinsella, 150 N.J. 276, 317 (1997 ... parents' conduct has a substantial adverse effect on the child. [ N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c) (emphasis added).] A-3783-17T2 20 These considerations apply ...

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50 E.K. VS. B.S. -- rank: 683

... failing to properly engage in a best interests analysis under N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c) include a statement of reasons for its decision, and ... M.J.B., 163 N.J. 200, 227-28 (2000). N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c) sets forth the best-interests factors: the parents' ability ... employment responsibilities; and the age and number of the children. [N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c).] Defendant argues the trial court failed to properly engage in a best interests analysis under N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c) to determine custody and parenting time with Eden and ... care, nurture, education and welfare of their children.' Ibid. (citing N.J.S.A. 9:2-4). Although not a mandate, the statute indicates a legislative preference ...

docket:	a3796-21
court:	appellate
decided:	2024-06-26
status:	Unpublished
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51 J.A v. A.T -- rank: 683

... behalf addressed all of the statutory factors, set forth in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c), which guide courts in custody determinations, and plaintiff had ... court then considered the relevant statutory factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c). The court found that both parents were fit and ... elsewhere), aff'd o.b. , 28 N.J. 73 (1958). N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c) provides in pertinent part: In making an award of ... employment responsibilities; and the age and number of the children. [ N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c).] A trial court must not only consider these statutory ... that New Jersey courts consider in making custody determinations. See N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c). Moreover, what evidence was submitted, the reliability of that ... court's consideration of the statutory factors, as outlined in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c), when it rendered its temporary custody decision, contravenes ...

docket:	a3003-07
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2008-12-11
status:	published
citation:	404 N.J.Super. 132 960 A.2d 795
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52 A.A. v. T.A -- rank: 681

... memorandum addressed her position on custody by discussing the fourteen N.J.S.A. 9:2- -4(c) factors and posited as follows: In the instant matter ... trial judge concluded, '[w]hile no single custody factor within N.J.S.A. 9:2- 4 was dispositive, this court is persuaded that factors (1), (2 ... following an evaluation of the custody factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4, on the basis of Beck[ v. Beck, 86 N.J ... trial. He argues the court did not address all the N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c) factors and incorrectly assumed the parties could not communicate ... of Manalapan, 140 N.J. 366, 378 (1995)). In adopting N.J.S.A. 9:2-4, our Legislature affirmatively stated: [T]hat it is in the ... responsibilities of child rearing in order to effect this policy. N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(d) states: 'The court shall order any custody arrangement ...

docket:	a4724-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-11-13
status:	Unpublished
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53 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3111-06.opn.html -- rank: 681

... termination, although not determinative by itself, is also indicated by N.J.S.A. 9:2-4.1b. That statute provides that a person convicted of endangering ... child for such custody and visitation rights to be awarded." N.J.S.A. 9:2-4.1b. Although section "c" of that statute provides that a ... the parental rights of the person denied visitation or custody," N.J.S.A. 9:2-4.2c, it is a factor that the trial judge may ...

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54 A.R.P v. R.C.T -- rank: 681

... Family Part judge stated that Bisbing v. Bisbing 2 and N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c) governed his determination. The judge then analyzed each of ... parent to satisfy the best interests analysis set forth in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c), 'supplemented by other factors as appropriate.' 230 N.J. at 338 (citing N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c)). In making 'the sensitive determination of cause[, a court ... the Bisbing standard and relied on the factors enumerated in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c) in deciding the motion. He concluded factors two, three ... factor[]' A-0325-19 13 supplementing the enumerated factors in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c). Bisbing, 230 N.J. at 338. Under his analysis ... child analysis and considered 'all relevant factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c), supplemented by other factors as appropriate.' Bisbing, 230 ...

docket:	a0325-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-03-10
status:	Unpublished
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55 RUPERT E. BAPTISTE v. FATOU A JALLOW-BAPTISTE -- rank: 678

... responsibilities of child rearing in order to effect this policy." N.J.S.A. 9:2-4. Consequently, our courts have held that "the law favors visitation ...

docket:	a0679-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-04-09
status:	unpublished
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56 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a4889-12xx.opn.html -- rank: 678

... responsibilities of child rearing in order to effect this policy." N.J.S.A. 9:2-4. Consequently, our courts have held that "the law favors visitation ...

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57 C.D. v. N.D.M. -- rank: 676

... the best interests of the child are not relevant. See N.J.S.A. 9:2-4. The courts have no authority to determine in which family ...

docket:	a1944-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-01-08
status:	unpublished
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58 MARILEE NEGRON v. JEAN C. BENITEZ -- rank: 676

... minor children of frequent and continuing contact with both parents . . . .' N.J.S.A. 9:2-4. In this pursuit, the statute requires that '[t]he [judge ... it is contrary to the best interests of the child.' N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(d) (emphasis added). The Legislature's intent is clear, the ... award of custody,' courts must consider the following factors under N.J.S.A. 9:2-4 in a 'best interests' analysis: the parents' ability to agree ... employment responsibilities; and the age and number of the children. [N.J.S.A. 9:2-4.] 'The decision to deny a motion for reconsideration falls 'within ... with the entry of the April 28, 2022 consent order. N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(d). In considering the appropriate statutory factors under N.J.S.A. 9:2-4 and determining the child's best interests were served ...

docket:	a1237-22
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-12-04
status:	Unpublished
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59 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a0495-19.opn.html -- rank: 676

... factual findings on the education factor in its analysis of N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c), we remand for a reconsideration of plaintiff's application ... as the controlling law, the court addressed the factors under N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c) to determine whether relocation was in the best interests ... 2019 order. The judge stated he considered all of the N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c) factors in his previous decision, made specific findings with ... by failing to properly apply and weigh two factors under N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c). Specifically, plaintiff contended the court did not evaluate the ... parent to satisfy the best interests analysis set forth in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c), 'supplemented by other factors as appropriate.' 230 N.J at 338 (citing N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c)). In making 'the sensitive determination of cause[, a ...

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60 J.L. v. R.G -- rank: 671

... parents' conduct has a substantial adverse effect on the child. [N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c).] A party seeking a change in custody bears the ...

docket:	a0569-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-07-14
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