1. This act shall be liberally construed to the end that the best interests of children be promoted and that the safety of children be of paramount concern. Due regard shall be given to the rights of all persons affected by an adoption.
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 9:3-37
Liberal construction; rights of affected persons
Known as the Department of Children and Families Act
The act spans §§ 9:10-1 to 9:7-7 (398 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 178 W. Va. 359 - Petition of Nearhoof (1987)
Most recently applied in 178 W. Va. 359 - Petition of Nearhoof (July 1987)
L.1977,c.367,s.1; amended 1999, c.53, s.1.
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