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1 Anthony C. Major v. Julie Maguire PATTERSON, J., writing for a unanimous Court. In this appeal, the Court addresses the procedure for case management and for determining whether a grandparent, seeking an order compelling visitation under the Gran -- rank: 1000

... for an order compelling visitation under the Grandparent Visitation Statute, N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1. At an initial hearing, defendant’s counsel argued that ... an order compelling visitation pursuant to the Grandparent Visitation Statute, N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1. The Court reasoned that because a judicial order compelling ... fundamental right to raise their children as they see fit, N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 is subject to strict scrutiny. Id. at 117-18 ... granddaughter after their son died. Plaintiffs filed an action under N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 in the Family Part, seeking an order compelling defendant ... the raising of children, grandparents who bring visitation actions under N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 must prove by a preponderance of the evidence that ... prompted them to file their claim for grandparent visitation under N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1. II. Plaintiffs commenced this action by filing a ...

docket:	A-110-13
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2016-01-12
status:
citation:	224 N.J. 1 128 A.3d 675
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2 In the Matter of the Adoption of a Child by W.P. and M.P. -- rank: 921

... compel visitation with the child under the Grandparent Visitation Statute, N.J.S.A . 9:2-7.1, if the adoptive parents oppose visitation. To answer the ... Legislature enacted its first version of the Grandparent Visitation Statute. N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 (as amended by L. 1987, c. 363, � 2). Thus ... not subject to statutory visitation rights of grandparents. ����In 1993, N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1, was amended to provide: ��������a. A grandparent or any ... the past, been a full-time caretaker for the child. ��������[ N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 (as amended by L. 1993, c. 161, � 1 (effective ... granddaughter since she was born can seek visitation rights under N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 (the �Grandparent Visitation Statute�) See footnote 1 1 , after ... s and MP's claims that the Grandparent Visitation Statute, N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1, is unconstitutional as applied to this case, and ...

docket:	a-124-98
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2000-04-06
status:
citation:	163 N.J. 158
Document Size:	109744

3 R.K. v. D.L. -- rank: 911

... their granddaughter pursuant to our State's grandparent visitation statute, N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1. After joinder of issue, but before the parties engaged ... sufficient to establish a prima facie cause of action under N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1, and raised material questions of fact that can only ... supplemental certifications established a prima facie case for relief under N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1. Moreover, because the court decided defendant's Rule 4 ... any matter . (Emphasis added.) Syllogistically, since grandparent visitation complaints under N.J.S.A. 9:2-7 are docketed as FD non-dissolution actions, and since under ... when a litigant brings an action seeking grandparent visitation under N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1, either using the standardized complaint form approved under Directive ... of the facts related to the statutory factors identified in N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1(b)(1) through (8) can be stipulated by ...

docket:	a2338-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-01-13
status:	published
citation:	434 N.J.Super. 113 82 A.3d 305
Document Size:	109066

4 K.S.J v. J.K. -- rank: 848

... S.J. (Kara), under the Grandparent and Sibling Visitation Statute, N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 (Act). For the following reasons, we reverse the court ... respect to Kara's relationship with Ann and Sally, see N.J.S.A. 9:2- 7.1(b)(1), the court noted '[w]hile it would ... young . . . .' As to the relationship between Joan and Kara, see N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1(b)(2), the court acknowledged Kara taking on responsibilities ... lapse since Ann and Sally had contact with Kara, see N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1(b)(3), the court again acknowledged Kara and Joan ... would have on Joan's relationship with the girls, see N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1(b)(4), the court was satisfied Kara would not ... and separate litigation was pending to address that issue. See N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1(b)(5). Additionally, the court found Kara made ...

docket:	a3232-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-01-23
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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5 Moriarty v. Bradt -- rank: 819

... In this appeal, the Court examines the Grandparent Visitation Statute, N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1, in light of a recent decision by the United ... Grandparents seeking visitation under New Jersey's Grandparent Visitation Statute, N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1, must prove by a preponderance of the evidence that ... fifty states, See footnote 1 enacted the Grandparent Visitation Statute. N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 ( L. 1971, c. 420, � 1, effective Feb. 1, 1972 ... or divorced or living separate and apart in different habitats . . . .� N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 (as amended by L. 1973, c. 100, � 1). The ... to allow siblings to apply for visitation with the child. N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 (as amended by L. 1987, c. 363, � 2). Thus ... not subject to statutory visitation rights of grandparents. In 1993, N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1, was amended to provide: a.����A grandparent or ...

docket:	a-145-01
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2003-07-14
status:
citation:	177 N.J. 84
Document Size:	123877

6 IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF A MINOR CHILD -- rank: 791

... Brandt, 177 N.J. 84 (2003) (enforcing grandparent rights under N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1); K.D. v. A.S., 462 N.J. Super ... for a biological mother to invoke sibling visitation rights under N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 after surrendering her parental rights where her children were ...

docket:	FA-000010-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-11-17
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citation:
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7 In the Matter of D.C. and D.C., Minors -- rank: 780

... of the grandparent relationship. The Grandparent and Sibling Visitation Statute, N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 (Visitation Statute) was enacted in 1972. By 1993, grandparents ... 1972, our Legislature enacted the Grandparent and Sibling Visitation Statute, N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 (Visitation Statute). Moriarty , supra , 177 N.J. at 98 ... separate and apart in different habitats . . . .’” Ibid. (quoting N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 (as amended by L. 1973, c. 100, § 1 ... of biological parents living in an intact family. Ibid. (citing N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 (as amended by L. 1993, c. 161, § 1 ... the past, been a full-time caretaker for the child. [ N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 (as amended by L. 1993, c. 161, § 1 ... factors.” Moriarty , supra , 177 N.J. at 117 (citing N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 (listing statutory factors); Watkins , supra , 163 N.J. ...

docket:	a-71-09
court:	New Jersey Supreme Court
decided:	2010-09-29
status:
citation:	203 N.J. 545 4 A.3d 1004
Document Size:	113659

8 C.A.B. v. C.A.O -- rank: 764

... correspondence; and failing to apply the best interests standard under N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1. Father also asserts the judge should have granted his ... 194 (App. Div. 2007). The Grandparent and Sibling Visitation Statute, N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 (GSVS), 'confers on a child's grandparent or sibling ... v. S.S., 187 N.J. 556, 562 (2006) (quoting N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1(a)). The applicant bears the burden of proving 'by ... of visitation is in the best interests of the child.' N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1(a). When an application is filed pursuant to the ... other factor relevant to the best interests of the child. [N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1(b).] Lastly, the GSVS provides: 'With regard to any ... the past, been a full-time caretaker for the child.' N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1(c). In the context of a grandparent's ...

docket:	a0038-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-01-03
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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9 K.D v. A.S. -- rank: 744

... grandmother, has standing as the child's legal sibling, per N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1, to seek visitation rights against a non- relative adoptive ... in Major v. Maguire, 224 N.J. 1, 6 (2016), N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 is subject to strict scrutiny because this statute intrudes ... rights, to acquire the legal rights of siblings pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 would ignore the Supreme Court's admonition in Moriarty ... been terminated under Title 30; a legal sibling, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1; and a psychological parent. See V.C. v. M ... of visitation is in the best interests of the child. [N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1(a).] Accordingly, the question here is whether K.D ... so, she can pursue her rights as a sibling under N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1(a). We hold that to recognize K.D. ...

docket:	a3543-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-03-05
status:	Published
citation:
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10 New Jersey Division of Youth & Family Services v. S.S. In the Matter of the Guardianship of A.M.S., Minor Child -- rank: 738

... 6B-1 to -6, the Grandparent and Sibling Visitation Statute, N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1, and the Adoption Act, N.J.S.A. 9 ... 6B-1 to -6, the Grandparent and Sibling Visitation Statute, N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1, and the Adoption Act, N.J.S.A. 9 ... home placement.” Id. § 1107.1 (Dec. 27, 2004). N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 provides the framework for grandparent and sibling visitation when ... be “in the best interests of the child.” N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1(a). Significantly, however, this Court has held that a ... to -56, trumps the rights of grandparents, as defined in N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1, reasoning that “the complete termination of the biological ... S.A. 9:6B-1 to -6, the Visitation Statute, N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1, and the Adoption Act, N.J.S.A. ...

docket:	a-48-05
court:
decided:	2006-07-18
status:
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	53650

11 A.K.S.,1 v. M.V.M -- rank: 720

Original Wordprocessor Version (NOTE: The status of this decision is Unpublished.) RECORD IMPOUNDED NOT FOR PUBLICATION WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE APPELLATE DIVISION This opinion shall not 'constitute precedent or be binding upon any court.' Although it is posted on the internet, this opinion is binding only on the parties in ...

docket:	a2233-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-01-26
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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12 S.K v. A.K. and Y.K -- rank: 712

... of reasons, it ruled: This [c]ourt finds pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 there is clear and convincing evidence, (although above the ... standing to file an action for an order compelling visitation,' N.J.S.A 9:2-7.1; Major v. Maguire, 224 N.J. 1, 13 (2016 ... v. S.S., 187 N.J. 556, 562 (2006) (quoting N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1(a)). Although the GVS permits the court to order ... a trial court should consider the statutory factors pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1(b) to determine whether permitting visitation would be in ...

docket:	a0033-22
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-10-26
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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13 M.D. and N.D v. V.H. -- rank: 684

... s paternal grandparents, under the Grandparent Visitation Act (the Act), N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1. Vicky also appeals the court's denial of her ... other factor relevant to the best interests of the child. [N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1(b).] The court found that 'all but factor [three ... court must then consider the noted eight statutory factors under N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1(b). Ibid. Applying these guiding principles here, we conclude ... the court's consideration of the eight statutory factors under N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1(b), as the court's findings in that regard ...

docket:	a1518-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-12-13
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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14 B.J.P. v. K.F.W. -- rank: 684

... appeals the Family Part's denial of her application under N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 for visitation with her granddaughter, N.P., a teenage ... visitation with the Family Part in October 2014, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1. Defendants opposed the application. They asserted in their role ... court then considered each factor under that standard, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1. The court found that under factor one, the relationship ... 177 N.J. 84 , 101 (2003) (internal citations omitted). However, N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1, which addresses grandparent and sibling visitation, "reflects a constantly ... In re D.C ., 203 N.J. 545 , 562 (2010). N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 reads, in its entirety: a. A grandparent or any ... the past, been a full-time caretaker for the child. [ N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1.] Moriarity construed the scope of N.J.S. ...

docket:	a5610-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-01-31
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	41316

15 ANTHONY C. MAJOR v. JULIE MAGUIRE -- rank: 681

... filed this complaint seeking visitation with their grandchild pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1. The Family Part dismissed plaintiffs' complaint without an evidentiary ... relief pursuant to the standards established by the Legislature in N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1, and our Supreme Court's holding in Moriarty v ... filed a complaint seeking visitation with their granddaughter pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1. Although represented by counsel, plaintiffs used the standard uniform ... reference to the statutory standards established by the Legislature in N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1. In R.K. , supra , this court recently addressed in ... Court in Moriarty and the Legislature's codified standards in N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1. Notwithstanding their designation as summary actions, we emphasized the ... of the facts related to the statutory factors identified in N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1(b)(1) through (8) can be stipulated by ...

docket:	a5560-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-04-17
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	28932