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1 IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF A MINOR CHILD -- rank: 1000

... N.R., 285 N.J. Super. 1 (the adoption statute N.J.S.A. 9:3-37 to 56); In re Adoption of Child by Nathan S ... Analysis New Jersey’s statutory adoption framework is found at N.J.S.A. 9:3-37 to 56. These statutes are to be liberally construed, with ... the children’s best interests and safety demanding foremost consideration. N.J.S.A. 9:3-37. In adoption matters where the child has not been received ... § 20, while L. 1977, c. 367, § 1 established N.J.S.A. 9:3-37. Interestingly, N.J.S.A. 9:3-37 was amended via L. 1999, c. 53, § 1 (eff ... the child's best interests.” Id. at 631 (citing N.J.S.A. 9:3-37). Though the applicants’ relationship was not formally recognized under ...

docket:	FA-000010-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-11-17
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2 In the Matter of the Adoption of a Child by J.E.V. and D.G.V. -- rank: 772

... of parental rights in contested proceedings under the Adoption Act, N.J.S.A. 9:3-37 to -56, are entitled to counsel under Article I, Paragraph ... appointed counsel in termination proceedings under the Adoption Act,” N.J.S.A. 9:3-37 to -56, which does not appear in the statute. They ... the safety of children” is “of paramount concern.” N.J.S.A. 9:3-37. “Due regard” must also “be given to the ...

docket:	A-39-15
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2016-07-26
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citation:	226 N.J. 90 141 A.3d 254
Document Size:	105624

3 In the Matter of the Adoption of a Child by W.P. and M.P. -- rank: 764

... with the public policy of the New Jersey Adoption Act, N.J.S.A. 9:3-37 to -56. ����The child, V, was born on August 11 ... J. ����The issue in this appeal is whether pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:3-37 to -56 (the �Adoption Act�), when a child is adopted ... Visitation Statute conflicts with policies enunciated in the Adoption Act, N.J.S.A. 9:3-37 to -56, and should not be given full force and ... case, and that the statute conflicts with the Adoption Act, N.J.S.A. 9:3-37 et seq . The court awarded the grandparents continued visitation and ...

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

4 IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD BY R.C.W. and S.M.W -- rank: 658

... the brief). PER CURIAM This appeal involves the Adoption Act, N.J.S.A. 9:3-37 to – 56. A birth mother brought this action seeking ... for adopting children in New Jersey. In its first section, N.J.S.A. 9:3-37, the Legislature has declared '[t]he act shall be liberally ... children be of paramount concern.' 40 A-2907-17T 3 N.J.S.A. 9:3-37. We thus begin with the best interests of Baby J ...

docket:	a2907-17
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-08-07
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5 New Jersey Division of Youth & Family Services v. S.S. In the Matter of the Guardianship of A.M.S., Minor Child -- rank: 636

... S.A. 9:2-7.1, and the Adoption Act, N.J.S.A. 9:3-37 to -56. 1. The Law Guardian argues that A.M ... S.A. 9:2-7.1, and the Adoption Act, N.J.S.A. 9:3-37 to -56. I. The law guardian essentially argues that the ... W.P. & M.P. that the New Jersey Adoption Act, N.J.S.A. 9:3-37 to -56, trumps the rights of grandparents, as defined in ... S.A. 9:2-7.1, and the Adoption Act, N.J.S.A. 9:3-37 to -56. Here, however, without the intervention of the courts ...

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

6 In the Matter of D.C. and D.C., Minors -- rank: 620

... a child. After an adoption, pursuant to the Adoption Act, N.J.S.A. 9:3-37 to -56, the adoptive family has the same rights and ... omitted) (citations omitted). C. Under the New Jersey Adoption Act, N.J.S.A. 9:3-37 to -56 (Adoption Act), “[t]he entry of a ...

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

7 M.F. v. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF FAMILY DEVELOPMENT -- rank: 617

... of establishing and maintaining "successful family life and childhood development." N.J.S.A. 9:3-37 to -56, required a court proceeding. N.J.S.A ...

docket:	a6771-04
court:	njappellate
decided:	2007-07-18
status:	published
citation:	395 N.J. Super. 18
Document Size:	73827

8 IN THE MATTER OF THE PARENTAGE OF A CHILD BY T.J.S. AND A.L.S. -- rank: 577

... only establish a parental relationship with the child by adoption. N.J.S.A. 9:3-37 to -56. 7 Similarly, the Act contains no comparable analogue ...

docket:	a4784-09
court:	superior court trial
decided:	2011-02-23
status:	Published
citation:	419 N.J. Super. 46 16 A.3d 386
Document Size:	67863

9 IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF TWO CHILDREN BY H.N.R. -- rank: 550

... begin our analysis with the adoption statute itself, noting that N.J.S.A. 9:3-37 requires that the "act be liberally construed to the end ... statute permits "any person" to commence a proceeding for adoption. N.J.S.A. 9:3-37. I am satisfied, however, that to permit Hannah to adopt ...

docket:	a1283-94
court:	njappellate
decided:	1995-10-27
status:	published published
citation:	285 N.J.Super. 1
Document Size:	40949

10 IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD BY J.E.V. and D.G.V -- rank: 536

... to the rights of all persons affected by an adoption. [N.J.S.A. 9:3-37.] When such an irreversible, critical decision is to be made ...

docket:	a3238-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-10-23
status:	published
citation:	442 N.J.Super. 472 124 A.3d 708
Document Size:	45815

11 J.M.S. and G.S and S.S v. J.W. and E.W. -- rank: 525

... with the public policy of New Jersey's Adoption Act [ N.J.S.A. 9:3-37 to -56]" and concluded that "the overriding public policy and ...

docket:	a0938-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-06-20
status:	published
citation:	420 N.J. Super. 242 20 A.3d 458
Document Size:	42892

12 STATE OF NEW JERSEY Division of Youth and Family Services v. T.G. -- rank: 525

... vacate such a surrender. New Jersey's statutes governing adoptions, N.J.S.A. 9:3-37 to -56, also address a parent's "surrender," defined as ...

docket:	a6187-08
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2010-07-21
status:	published
citation:	414 N.J. Super. 423 999 A.2d 471
Document Size:	48167

13 APPROVED FOR PUBLICATION APPELLATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD BY M.E.B. and K.N January 29, 2016 -- rank: 525

... Rule 5:10-3 aids implementation of the Adoption Act, N.J.S.A. 9:3-37 to -56, by defining the contents of a complaint. The ...

docket:	a3486-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-01-29
status:	published
citation:	444 N.J.Super. 83 130 A.3d 1262
Document Size:	32496

14 In the Matter of the Adoption of Baby T -- rank: 490

... published opinion denied the motion based upon the Adoption Act, N.J.S.A. 9:3-37 to -56, and the court's equitable and parens patriae ...

docket:	a-39-98
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1999-08-04
status:
citation:
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15 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. F.H. AND A.H. -- rank: 487

... N.J. 158 (2000)] that the New Jersey Adoption Act, N.J.S.A. 9:3-37 to -56, trumps the rights of grandparents, as defined in ...

docket:	a3477-04
court:	njappellate
decided:	2007-01-23
status:	published
citation:	389 N.J. Super. 576
Document Size:	114913