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1 K.J.U v. R.M.S. -- rank: 1000

... required that it conduct a 'best interests analysis pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:2-4 and other relevant considerations.' N.J.S.A. 9:2-4 includes a list of factors that must be considered in making a custody determination. N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c). The court further found it was required to determine ... Will's best interests based on an analysis of the N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c) factors. See Bisbing 230 6 By its express terms ... the court will consider all relevant factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c), supplemented by other factors as appropriate.'). The court then considered and made findings under each of the N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c) factors. The court determined the factors weighed against ...

docket:	a2757-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-08-10
status:	Unpublished
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2 S.T v. -- rank: 932

... 74, 88-89 & n.12 (App. Div. 1989); see also N.J.S.A. 9:2-4 ('The court, for good cause and upon its own motion ...

docket:	a5525-13
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-08-06
status:	Published
citation:
Document Size:	64239

3 A.K.S.,1 v. M.V.M -- rank: 824

... 2233-18 13 The judge made detailed findings under each N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c) factor and concluded they preponderated in favor of awarding ... 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) (citations omitted).] A-2233-18 45 N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(d) states: 'The court shall order any custody arrangement which ... make a more explicit finding on this point pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(d). Plaintiff challenges the judge's findings under the N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c) factors and argues it 'amounted to a rote use of N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c) as a checklist,' which 'did not actually focus ...

docket:	a2233-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-01-26
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	125890

4 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. S.M and W.C., deceased and L.C Intervenor -- rank: 796

... therefore, was entitled to a best-interests hearing, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:2-4. After that determination, the trial court proceeded to analyze the ... through the lens of a best-interests hearing, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:2-4 – to determine the custodial relationship that served Amy's best interests. After considering the fourteen factors listed in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c), the trial court awarded joint legal custody to defendant ... Watkins v. Nelson, 163 N.J. 235, 253-55 (2000); N.J.S.A. 9:2-4; N.J.S.A. 9:2-9; N.J.S ... the trial judge must consider the statutory criteria enumerated in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4. Id. at 107. In turn, we 'must evaluate that opinion ... adversarial process.' Id. at 317- 18. As set forth in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c), the court must take into consideration fourteen factors ...

docket:	a3114-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-05-02
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	65917

5 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. PIETRO J. PARISI, JR -- rank: 776

... that it is in the best interest of the child." N.J.S.A. 9:2-4.1a to b. Defendant argued that, if he had known ... was willing to plead guilty to a offense that triggered N.J.S.A. 9:2-4.1b, even when he was aware of the consequences. "[A ... the removal of the child from defendant's custody. When N.J.S.A. 9:2-4.1 was first enacted in 1995, see L. 1995, c ... assault, unless it was in the child's best interest. N.J.S.A. 9:2-4.1 was amended in 2000, see L. 1999, c. 424 ... of a child, N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4. N.J.S.A. 9:2-4.1b. This prohibition did not "by itself terminate the parental ... custody" and the parent remains obligated to support the child. N.J.S.A. 9:2-4.1c. Accordingly, when defendant pled guilty to child endangerment ...

docket:	a4901-09
court:	appellate
decided:	2013-03-12
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	25673

6 Mark Lewis and Dennis Winslow, et al. v. Gwendolyn L. Harris, etc., et al. -- rank: 769

... in the event a domestic partnership terminates. See, e.g. , N.J.S.A. 9:2-4 (providing custody rights to divorced spouses). See footnote 20 For ...

docket:	a-68-05
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2006-10-25
status:
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	181355

7 Z.H v. R.H -- rank: 769

... with their father since they were young despite professional intervention. N.J.S.A. 9:2-4 provides that "it is in the public policy of this ... interest standard, giving weight to the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c), which include "the preference of the child when of ...

docket:	a4909-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-12-29
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	94723

8 K.M.L. (n/k/a K.M.Z v. R.J.L -- rank: 762

... L. by failing 'to analyze the evidence pursuant t o . . . N.J.S.A. 9:2-4 and the standard of the best interests of the child ... with both parents after the parents have . . . dissolved their marriage.' N.J.S.A. 9:2- -4. Further, 'it is in the public interest to encourage parents ... determine to be in the best interests of the child.' N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(a) to (c). When deciding custody, the court must consider ... employment responsibilities; and the age and number of the children. [N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c).] The focus of this inquiry is 'the best interests ... matter, the trial court considered the statutory factors enumerated in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c) and made the following findings: (1) '[T]here is ... a best interests analysis employing the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4, including 'the history of domestic violence.' Id. at 67. ...

docket:	a4423-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-10-08
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	61778

9 Lawrence Watkins, Jr. v. Beverly Nelson and Kevin M. Nelson -- rank: 762

... minor children of frequent and continuing contact with both parents.� N.J.S.A. 9:2-4. Furthermore, in any custody dispute, �the rights of both parents shall be equal.� Ibid. Similarly, N.J.S.A. 9:2-4 refers only to parents and does not refer to third ...

docket:	a-11-99
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2000-04-06
status:
citation:	163 N.J. 235
Document Size:	166529

10 K.M v. S.M.M -- rank: 755

... granted joint legal custody and concluded, in light of the N.J.S.A. 9:2-4 factors, that father be given primary residential custody. He recognized ...

docket:	a0135-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-07-28
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	183435

11 N.J. Dep’t of Children & Families, Div. of Youth & Family Servs. v. I.S. -- rank: 752

... to a best-interests-of-the-child assessment, referring to N.J.S.A. 9:2-4, and determined that granting E.S. custody of S.S ... typically consider in making any custody determination, as outlined in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4.” Id. at 70. Turning to the substantive finding of ... maintains that the trial court appropriately applied the factors in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4 when assessing the change of custody for each of the ... time. In making its determination, the family court analyzed the N.J.S.A. 9:2-4 best-interests factors. In G.M. , supra , we recognized that ... best-interests analysis that employed the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4, which is commonly used in a variety of family matters ...

docket:	A-81-11
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2013-06-12
status:
citation:
Document Size:	125489

12 D.A. v. R.C. -- rank: 748

... justify any custody arrangement not agreed to by both parents." N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(f). After reviewing the record developed before the Family Part ... his factual findings and conclusions of law as required by N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(f) and Rule 1:7-4(a). As part of ... this decision, the judge must consider the factors outlined in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c), including "the preference of the child," given his age ... the child" standard as a matter of public policy. See N.J.S.A. 9:2-4. Determining what custodial arrangement is in the best interest of ... 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 ... should consider and include reference to criteria set forth in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4, as well as any other information or factors they ...

docket:	a4030-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-12-22
status:	published
citation:	438 N.J.Super. 431 105 A.3d 1103
Document Size:	99827

13 STEPHANIE MESSNER v. MIKLOS HAJDU-NEMETH -- rank: 748

... 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:	a0756-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-03-17
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	35697

14 JASON DEVER v. DEBRA HOWELL -- rank: 745

... after applying the governing case law and factors listed in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c).1 The judge used these factors solely for his ... 2-2, a judge undertaking such an evaluation may 1 N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c) provides factors a court must consider when awarding custody ... 230 N.J. 309, 338 (2017). The judge considered the N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c) factors using the evidence relevant to custody. Plaintiff never ... the judge from supplementing his findings and conclusions regarding the N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c) factors. Plaintiff then moved for reconsideration of the August ... the court will consider all relevant factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c), supplemented by other factors as appropriate.' Id. at 338 ...

docket:	a0468-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-09-20
status:	Published
citation:	456 N.J.Super. 300 193 A.3d 869
Document Size:	36944

15 C.D.V.D.,1 v. B.K.T -- rank: 743

... this conclusion, the judge considered the statutory factors identified in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c), namely: the parents' 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.' 230 N.J. at 338 (citing N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c)). The Bisbing Court specifically overruled the two-part removal ... and replaced it with the best-interest standard embodied in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4. 230 N.J. at 312-13. Further, the Bisbing Court ... of his charge to review the fourteen statutory factors under N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c) when assessing plaintiff's application. The judge highlighted that ... over the relationship with his [f]ather,' however. Referring to N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c), the judge observed both custody experts indicated the ...

docket:	a0310-22
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2024-02-15
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	55324