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61 E.S. v. H.A. -- rank: 669

... 1984), certif. denied , 99 N.J. 243 (1985); see also N.J.S.A. 9:2-4 (declaring it to be the State's public purpose "to ...

docket:	a3230-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-08-15
status:	published
citation:	451 N.J.Super. 374 167 A.3d 685
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62 ISABELLA BLUMBERG v. GIRSH BLUMBERG -- rank: 669

... to custody and parenting time, and considered each factor under N.J.S.A. 9:2-4 in light of his factual findings. In determining alimony, the ...

docket:	a5405-12
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-08-24
status:	Published
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63 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3990-18.opn.html -- rank: 664

... both parents after the parents separated or dissolved their marriage,' N.J.S.A. 9:2-4. The 'primary consideration is the best interests' of the child ... employment responsibilities; and the age and number of the children. [N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c).] When departing from the parents' agreement, a judge 'must ... this decision, the judge considered all the factors delineated in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4 and found certain factors to be especially relevant, including: the ...

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64 SIEDAH LEMON v. DONTE M. GRADY -- rank: 661

... 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)). 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, as explained in the court ... discretion as a factor to consider in the context of N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c). See Lavene v. Lavene, 148 N.J. Super. 267 ... year-old after its consideration of the relevant factors in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c), given the child was 'doing well[,]' was continuing to ...

docket:	a0681-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-10-25
status:	Unpublished
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65 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a0016-20.opn.html -- rank: 659

... of a minor, plaintiff asserted the Fathered by Rape statute, N.J.S.A. 9:2-4.1, applied and the record lacked clear and convincing evidence ... his incarceration. A-0016-20 9 reconsideration, the judge ruled N.J.S.A. 9:2-4.1 was 'not applicable at this juncture.' The judge also denied plaintiff's request for a stay under N.J.S.A. 9:2- 4.1. On appeal, plaintiff argues the judge erred in failing ... to consider defendant's guilty plea as a conviction under N.J.S.A. 9:2-4.1. She also claims the judge erred in denying her ... the judge erred in deeming the Fathered by Rape statute, N.J.S.A. 9:2-4.1, was inapplicable and awarding defendant parenting time with Mary pending his incarceration. N.J.S.A. 9:2-4.1 provides: Notwithstanding any provision of law to the ...

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66 BRYAN ALINTOFF v. RACHEL B ALINTOFF -- rank: 659

... and testimony credible and helpful. After evaluating the statutory factors, N.J.S.A. 9:2-4, Dr. Baszczuk opined that it would serve Matt's best ... Judge Grasso Jones considered each of the statutory factors under N.J.S.A. 9:2-4. [1] the parents' ability to agree, communicate and cooperate in ... trial judge is obliged to consider the factors identified in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4 and other relevant factors, and set forth its reasons for its decision pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(f). See id. at 316-17; see also Hand v ... analysis that gives weight to the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c)."). In considering defendant's challenge to the court's ... the expert's failure to address all the factors in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c), her minimal contacts with plaintiff, and her failure ...

docket:	a0785-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-05-18
status:	unpublished
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67 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. M.C. -- rank: 657

... of the child, and the fitness of the parents. See N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c). The Division argues that the Law Guardian presented an ...

docket:	a5252-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-11-09
status:	Published
citation:	456 N.J.Super. 568 196 A.3d 589
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68 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3570-20.opn.html -- rank: 657

... jurisdiction if not being in the children's best interest. N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(d). In short, when it comes to family law matters ...

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69 JOSEPH F. HAYES v. CHRISTINA M. STALLINGS -- rank: 654

... children as it goes through the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4 to determine what the children's best interests are. But ... determining custody in accordance with the best interests standard of N.J.S.A. 9:2-4.' (citing Beck v. Beck, 86 N.J. 480-496 n ... quoting Fantony v. Fantony, 21 N.J. 525, 536 (1956)). N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(d) provides courts must order custody arrangements in accordance with ...

docket:	a2762-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-04-22
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70 JARRED CIPRIANI v. ASHLEY FONTANA -- rank: 654

... discretion when deciding issues of custody and parenting time. See N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c). He entered an order that continued joint legal custody ... analysis that gives weight to the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c)." Hand v. Hand , 391 N.J. Super. 102 , 105 ... employment responsibilities; and the age and number of the children. [ N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c).] When "the parents cannot agree to a custody arrangement ... custody plan which the court shall consider in awarding custody." N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(e). Lastly, when making "any custody arrangement not agreed to ... place on the record the factors which justify" its order. N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(f). "'[T]he decision concerning the type of custody arrangement ... judge misapplied the evidence to the statutory factors contained in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4 and he erred in weighing those factors by emphasizing ...

docket:	a0082-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-04-28
status:	unpublished
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71 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a0906-12xx.opn.html -- rank: 654

... discretion when deciding issues of custody and parenting time. See N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c). He entered an order that continued joint legal custody ... analysis that gives weight to the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c)." Hand v. Hand , 391 N.J. Super. 102 , 105 ... employment responsibilities; and the age and number of the children. [ N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c).] When "the parents cannot agree to a custody arrangement ... custody plan which the court shall consider in awarding custody." N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(e). Lastly, when making "any custody arrangement not agreed to ... place on the record the factors which justify" its order. N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(f). "'[T]he decision concerning the type of custody arrangement ... judge misapplied the evidence to the statutory factors contained in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4 and he erred in weighing those factors by emphasizing ...

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72 P.V.P. v. F.J.C. -- rank: 654

... in a prompt determination of custody and parenting time disputes. N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c) expressly protects a child's interests by requiring courts ... J. Super. at 65 (internal brackets and citation omitted) (quoting N.J.S.A. 9:2-4). J.C.'s interests include the love, affection, and attention ...

docket:	a2859-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-04-13
status:	unpublished
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73 JARRED CIPRIANI v. ASHLEY FONTANA -- rank: 654

... discretion when deciding issues of custody and parenting time. See N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c). He entered an order that continued joint legal custody ... analysis that gives weight to the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c)." Hand v. Hand , 391 N.J. Super. 102 , 105 ... employment responsibilities; and the age and number of the children. [ N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c).] When "the parents cannot agree to a custody arrangement ... custody plan which the court shall consider in awarding custody." N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(e). Lastly, when making "any custody arrangement not agreed to ... place on the record the factors which justify" its order. N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(f). "'[T]he decision concerning the type of custody arrangement ... judge misapplied the evidence to the statutory factors contained in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4 and he erred in weighing those factors by emphasizing ...

docket:	a0080-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-04-28
status:	unpublished
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74 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a1816-19.opn.html -- rank: 652

... serves [the child's] best interests.' Id. at 9 (citing N.J.S.A. 9:2-4). The plenary hearing took place before Judge Michael A. Guadagno ... determining custody in accordance with the best interests standard of N.J.S.A. 9:2-4.' Bisbing v. Bisbing, 230 N.J. 309, 322 (2017). Changed ... making findings and weighing the statutory best interest factors, see N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c). In doing so, he signaled his agreement with Judge ... of the court's calculus when making a custody award. N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c). '[T]he decision whether to interview a child in ... Family Part judge to apply the statutory factors outlined in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4, as complimented by the relevant court rules governing an award ... Here, Judge Guadagno considered all the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 9:2- 4(c). He did not ignore evidence that was favorable ...

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75 J.G. v. J.H. -- rank: 652

... fact-finding or a consideration of the statutory custody factors, N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c). When J.H. (John) was born in 2012, his ... submit a Custody and Parenting Time/Visitation Plan pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(e), Rule 5:8-5(a) and Luedtke v. Shobert ... and apply those facts to the custody factors provided in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c). 'When a court orders a custody arrangement that is ... Bisbing v. Bisbing, 230 N.J. 309, 322 (2017) (citing N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(f)). 'The touchstone for all custody determinations has always been ... analysis that gives weight to the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c).' Hand v. Hand, 391 N.J. Super. 102, 105 (App. Div. 2007). N.J.S.A. 9:2-4, addressing 'any proceeding involving the custody of a minor ...

docket:	a1326-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-01-02
status:	Published
citation:	457 N.J.Super. 365 199 A.3d 834
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