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1 In the Matter of the Adoption of a Child by J.E.V. and D.G.V. -- rank: 1000

... to appoint a guardian ad litem under the Adoption Act, N.J.S.A. 9:3-38(e), when the child’s best interests are not being ... for purposes of allowing a child to be adopted.” N.J.S.A. 9:3-38(j). Before a parent may sign a written document that ... ” “to represent the interests of the child.” N.J.S.A. 9:3-38(e). The court may appoint a guardian ad litem in ... to appoint a guardian ad litem under the Adoption Act, N.J.S.A. 9:3-38(e), when the child’s best interests are not being ... appoint an attorney or other qualified person to that position. N.J.S.A. 9:3-38(e). We agree with the Appellate Division that, in an ...

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

2 IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF A MINOR CHILD -- rank: 993

... even prior to the anthology of relevant definitions at 31 N.J.S.A. 9:3-38. N.J.S.A. 9:3-37 is not merely ...

docket:	FA-000010-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-11-17
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citation:
Document Size:	126627

3 M.F. v. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF FAMILY DEVELOPMENT -- rank: 854

... Administrative Procedure Act to effectuate the purposes of both acts. N.J.S.A. 9:3-38, refers to a person who has "the right to exercise ... the definition of "guardianship" found in our adoption laws at N.J.S.A. 9:3-38(d). However, the WFNJ Act itself defines "legal guardian" as ...

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

4 IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD BY C.M. AND C.M -- rank: 850

... child to a third party for the purpose of adoption. N.J.S.A. 9:3-38(g). The latter portion of the statute, N.J.S ...

docket:	a3562-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-03-11
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	37955

5 IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD BY R.C.W. and S.M.W -- rank: 738

... parent . . . for purposes of allowing a child to be adopted.' N.J.S.A. 9:3-38(j). A surrender must be in writing and properly acknowledged ...

docket:	a2907-17
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-08-07
status:
citation:
Document Size:	83278

6 A-02314-15T1 OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. P.S IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF T.W., a Minor NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. J.L., Sr IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF I.L. and J.L., Jr., Minors -- rank: 728

... the Department of Children and Families, is an approved agency. N.J.S.A. 9:3-38(a). Under Rule 4:50-1, the court may relieve ...

docket:	a2314-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-04-21
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	58442

7 STATE OF NEW JERSEY Division of Youth and Family Services v. T.G. -- rank: 725

... parent, . . . for purposes of allowing a child to be adopted." N.J.S.A. 9:3-38(j). Title 9 explicitly provides the manner in which a ... the Department of Children and Families, is an approved agency. N.J.S.A. 9:3-38(a). In order for a surrender pursuant to N.J ...

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

8 New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services v. E.P. -- rank: 691

... N.J. Super. 141, 145 (App. Div.) (quotation omitted) (citing N.J.S.A. 9:3-38(j), 9:3-41, and 30:4C-23), certif. denied ...

docket:	a-112-06
court:
decided:	2008-07-14
status:
citation:	196 N.J. 88
Document Size:	105691

9 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. W.F. -- rank: 677

... J.S.A. 9:2-13(b)); see , e.g. , N.J.S.A. 9:3-38(b), 9:6-8.84, 9:6A-10(a). Similarly ...

docket:	a0190-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-01-28
status:	published
citation:	434 N.J.Super. 288 83 A.3d 892
Document Size:	42715

10 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. P.O. -- rank: 671

... rights . . . for purposes of allowing a child to be adopted . . . .' N.J.S.A. 9:3-38(j). In a general surrender the parents give up their ... 375 N.J. Super. 141, 145 (App. Div. 2005); see N.J.S.A. 9:3-38(j); N.J.S.A. 9:3-41; N.J ...

docket:	a1871-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-10-30
status:	Published
citation:	456 N.J.Super. 399 194 A.3d 1003
Document Size:	23282

11 J.M.S. and G.S and S.S v. J.W. and E.W. -- rank: 657

... visitation for personal reasons. We conclude that the Adoption Act, N.J.S.A. 9:3-38 to -56, does not preclude plaintiffs from seeking visitation under ...

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 IMO ADOPTION OF A CHILD BY P.F.R. & V.A.I. -- rank: 650

... April 27, 1994, adoptions in New Jersey are governed by N.J.S.A. 9:3-38 to -55. This appeal requires us to construe N.J ...

docket:	a5407-96
court:	njappellate
decided:	1998-02-20
status:	published
citation:	308 N.J.Super. 250
Document Size:	37011

13 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. M.J. -- rank: 640

... the care, custody, guardianship and support of children in general, N.J.S.A. 9:3-38 governs adoptions, not abuse or neglect cases, and neither statute ...

docket:	a1503-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-01-09
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	25142

14 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. M.D. -- rank: 633

... parent . . . for purposes of allowing a child to be adopted." N.J.S.A. 9:3-38(j). The Division is an approved agency for placement of ...

docket:	a0375-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-05-07
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	50739

15 State v. Stacey Froland a/k/a Stacey Kindt -- rank: 606

... forth offspring”). It has a similar connotation in legislation. See N.J.S.A. 9:3-38 (defining “parent” as “a birth parent or parents ...

docket:	a-8-06
court:
decided:	2007-12-12
status:
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	75287