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1 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/smiley-v-thomas.opn.html -- rank: 1000

... deals with the interpretation of the child support lien statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b. The lien, created by operation of N.J.S.A ... the net proceeds of the settlement of the civil litigation. N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b(b)(2). The net proceeds of the settlement are defined in N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b(a) as “[a]ny amount of money, in excess ... has been docketed with the Clerk of the Superior Court. N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b(a). In interpreting N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b, the Appellate Division opined that only the amount left of ... distributed to plaintiff was subject to the lien created by N.J.S.A. 2A:17- 56.23b. 5 Plaintiff’s counsel certifies that he discussed the ...

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2 RICKIE SIMPKINS v. ADOLFO SAIANI -- rank: 881

... to interpret the meaning of the term "net proceeds" in N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b, enacted on August 14, 2000. L. 2000, c. 81. The ... entitling plaintiff to receive $4,146.08. As required by N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b provides:             a. A judgment for child support . . . docketed with the ... judgment.         [Emphasis added.]     Plaintiff argues that the plain language of N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b applies to the full amount to which the party is ... can mean only one thing: The automatic lien imposed by N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b is against only that portion of a party's settlement ... party or beneficiary until the child support judgment is satisfied, N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b, the Legislature repealed its predecessor, N.J.S.A. 2A ... balance of the settlement " to the prevailing party or beneficiary. N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b, is broader in scope, applying to inheritances and workers' ...

docket:	a6405-00
court:	njappellate
decided:	2002-12-11
status:	published
citation:	356 N.J. Super. 26
Document Size:	18864

3 CUMBERLAND COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES ON BEHALF OF CATHERINE WRIGHT v. RICARDO DEJESUS -- rank: 777

... child support lien, is contrary to the express language of N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b is a question in the first instance for the Division ... Court was given the lead role in interpreting and effectuating [ N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b], . . . the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) conducted the initial ... challenges that procedure. The county relies on the language of N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b, which says, in pertinent part, A judgment for child support ... explained its position: I would further like to reemphasize that N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b was enacted on August 14, 2000. It is a fairly ... scheme may have been applicable prior to the enactment of N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b. However, N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b supersedes any such distribution scheme. Given that the trial ...

docket:	a4592-04
court:	njappellate
decided:	2006-01-09
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	31031

4 R&K ASSOCIATES, LLC v. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION -- rank: 720

... stated legislative intent"). For example, Simpkins concerned the interpretation of N.J.S.A. 2A:17:-56.23b, a statutory provision providing that docketed child support judgments will ... the prevailing party or beneficiary after . . . 'litigation costs." Ibid. (quoting N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b(a)). The term "net proceeds" appeared throughout N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b. Id. at 32. On appeal, the Administrative Office of the ... the statutory definition of net proceeds should be applied in N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b(b)(2), but sought to have this court "ignore the ... in defining the term "in many other passages." Ibid. ; see N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b(a)-(f). In rejecting the argument in Simpkins that in ...

docket:	a4177-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-04-10
status:	unpublished
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5 M.R v. D.H -- rank: 720

... 2 requested a child support judgment search as required by N.J.S.A. 2A:17- 56.23b(b)(2), the attorney was advised of the outstanding 1991 ... child support judgments may be prioritized over other judgments under N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b, 'the statute, by its own terms, did not carve out ... Actions. B. The Legislature Was Aware Of The Provisions Of N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b. C. The Vacating Of The Judgment Is Against Public Policy ... v. Churchdale Leasing, Inc., 115 N.J. 83, 101 (1989)). N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b(b)(2) imposes a duty upon attorneys, insurance companies and ... against the net proceeds of any settlement or other recovery. N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b(a). The statute further provides that the lien shall stay ...

docket:	a1552-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-01-06
status:	Unpublished
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6 WINIFRED PRYCE v. V. PATRICK ANTHONY SCHARFF -- rank: 677

... debtor's tax refund, inheritance, or personal injury award, see N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b, it would appear practical and effective to collect accumulated post ...

docket:	A2190-04
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2006-03-27
status:	published
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7 PATRICIA M. PERNINI v. JOHN R. PERNINI -- rank: 491

... becomes due. Id. at 210-11. The plain language of N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b also suggests that attorney fees may have priority over a ... payable to the prevailing party or beneficiary after attorney fees . . . . [ N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b.] Nonetheless in the circumstances of this case, we affirm the ...

docket:	a2649-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-09-29
status:	unpublished
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8 LESZEK ZAJAC v. RAMSEY OFFICE COURT, LLC -- rank: 455

... enrolled in certain Medicare programs; (11) includes an agreement that N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b requires a search of child support judgments before distribution of ...

docket:	a1641-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-11-19
status:	Unpublished
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9 SANDRA WOYTAS v. GREENWOOD TREE EXPERTS, INC -- rank: 430

... 367 N.J. Super. 551, 561 (App. Div. 2003). Moreover, N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b(a) provides: A judgment for child support entered pursuant to ...

docket:	a1029-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-07-13
status:	unpublished
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10 EDIE BRITMAN SAURO v. FRANK SAURO -- rank: 387

... and was superior to Budd Larner's lien, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b(a). As a corollary to this finding, the court authorized ...

docket:	a2735-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-05-14
status:	published
citation:	425 N.J. Super. 555 42 A.3d 227
Document Size:	78814

11 JOYCE ADELMAN v. NEIL ADELMAN -- rank: 347

... the husband. Although when the settlement was reached in 1997, N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.23b, establishing the priority of judgments for child support and requiring ...

docket:	a5474-02
court:	njappellate
decided:	2006-03-07
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	63344