paternity test in New Jersey

15 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 1996–2026 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Jersey courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (4)

Case	Followed	Cited
D.W. v. R.W.green nj · 2012 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026 1 sentence 2026The trial court then analyzed the factors set forth by our Supreme Court in D.W. v. R.W., 212 N.J. 232, 257 (2012), that are necessary for determining whether good cause exists to order genetic testing.	1	1
Moore v. Hafeezagreen njsuperctappdiv · 1986 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997 2 sentences 1997In Moore v. Hafeeza, supra, 212 N.J.Super. at 406, 515 A.2d 271 , a mother’s paternity claim was barred because for unexplained reasons she had done nothing for fifteen years to assert her claim, during which time the putative father had been denied the right to attempt to develop a relationship with the child and had incurred other obligations that would make it unfair to now burden him with supporting the child. 1997In Moore v. Hafeeza, supra, 212 N.J.Super. at 406, 515 A.2d 271 , a mother’s paternity claim was barred because for unexplained reasons she had done nothing for fifteen years to assert her claim, during which time the putative father had been denied the right to attempt to develop a relationship with the child and had incurred other obligations that would make it unfair to now burden him with supporting the child.	1	1
Lalli v. Lalligreen scotus · 1978 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996 2 sentences 1996See Lalli v. Lalli, 439 U.S. 259, 271 , 99 S.Ct. 518, 526 , 58 L.Ed.2d 503, 513 (1978). 1996See Lalli v. Lalli, 439 U.S. 259, 271 , 99 S.Ct. 518, 526 , 58 L.Ed.2d 503, 513 (1978).	1	1
In Re Estate of Greenwoodgreen pasuperct · 1991 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996 2 sentences 1996See, e.g., In re Estate of Greenwood, 402 Pa.Super. 536 , 587 A.2d 749 , 751-54 , appeal denied, 529 Pa. 634 , 600 A.2d 953 (1991); C.L.W. v. M.J., 254 N.W.2A 446, 449-450 (N.D.1977); Thompson v. Coates, 627 S.W.2d 376 (Tenn.App.1981). 1996See, e.g., In re Estate of Greenwood, 402 Pa.Super. 536 , 587 A.2d 749 , 751-54 , appeal denied, 529 Pa. 634 , 600 A.2d 953 (1991); C.L.W. v. M.J., 254 N.W.2A 446, 449-450 (N.D.1977); Thompson v. Coates, 627 S.W.2d 376 (Tenn.App.1981).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in New Jersey. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (13)

Case	Cited	Years
Mf v. Nh green njsuperctappdiv · 1991 2 sentences 2000It should be noted that had S.B. and R.K. not signed the August 9, 1999 consent order agreeing to the paternity test, but instead, R .K, after ten years, sought a court order for a genetic test, his request, in all likelihood, would have been denied because, prior to ordering a genetic test to establish paternity, there must be a finding that such an order would “serve[ ] the best interests of the child.” See A.K. v. S.K., 264 N.J.Super. 79 , 624 A.2d 36 (App.Div.1993), M.F. v. N.H., 252 N.J.Super. 420, 599 A.2d 1297 (App.Div.1991); T.W. v. A.W., 224 N.J.Super. 675 , 541 A.2d 265 (App.Div.1988 2000It should be noted that had S.B. and R.K. not signed the August 9, 1999 consent order agreeing to the paternity test, but instead, R .K, after ten years, sought a court order for a genetic test, his request, in all likelihood, would have been denied because, prior to ordering a genetic test to establish paternity, there must be a finding that such an order would “serve[ ] the best interests of the child.” See A.K. v. S.K., 264 N.J.Super. 79 , 624 A.2d 36 (App.Div.1993), M.F. v. N.H., 252 N.J.Super. 420, 599 A.2d 1297 (App.Div.1991); T.W. v. A.W., 224 N.J.Super. 675 , 541 A.2d 265 (App.Div.1988	3	2000–2012
Tw v. Aw green njsuperctappdiv · 1988 2 sentences 2000It should be noted that had S.B. and R.K. not signed the August 9, 1999 consent order agreeing to the paternity test, but instead, R .K, after ten years, sought a court order for a genetic test, his request, in all likelihood, would have been denied because, prior to ordering a genetic test to establish paternity, there must be a finding that such an order would “serve[ ] the best interests of the child.” See A.K. v. S.K., 264 N.J.Super. 79 , 624 A.2d 36 (App.Div.1993), M.F. v. N.H., 252 N.J.Super. 420, 599 A.2d 1297 (App.Div.1991); T.W. v. A.W., 224 N.J.Super. 675 , 541 A.2d 265 (App.Div.1988 2000It should be noted that had S.B. and R.K. not signed the August 9, 1999 consent order agreeing to the paternity test, but instead, R .K, after ten years, sought a court order for a genetic test, his request, in all likelihood, would have been denied because, prior to ordering a genetic test to establish paternity, there must be a finding that such an order would “serve[ ] the best interests of the child.” See A.K. v. S.K., 264 N.J.Super. 79 , 624 A.2d 36 (App.Div.1993), M.F. v. N.H., 252 N.J.Super. 420, 599 A.2d 1297 (App.Div.1991); T.W. v. A.W., 224 N.J.Super. 675 , 541 A.2d 265 (App.Div.1988	3	1997–2000
Jhordan C. v. MARY K. green calctapp · 1986 2 sentences 2011Jhordan, supra, 224 Cal.Rptr. at 537 . 2011Jhordan, supra, 224 Cal.Rptr. at 537 .	2	2011–2011
Monmouth County Social Serv. v. Paq green njsuperctappdiv · 1998 2 sentences 2003The case is a far cry from the facts in Monmouth County Social Services v. P.A.Q., 317 N.J.Super. 187 , 721 A.2d 738 (App.Div. 1998), in which a support order was vacated pursuant to Rule 4:50-l(f) on the basis of exceptional circumstances. 2003The case is a far cry from the facts in Monmouth County Social Services v. P.A.Q., 317 N.J.Super. 187 , 721 A.2d 738 (App.Div. 1998), in which a support order was vacated pursuant to Rule 4:50-l(f) on the basis of exceptional circumstances.	2	2003–2003
C.R. v. J.G. green njsuperctappdiv · 1997 2 sentences 2000It should be noted that had S.B. and R.K. not signed the August 9, 1999 consent order agreeing to the paternity test, but instead, R .K, after ten years, sought a court order for a genetic test, his request, in all likelihood, would have been denied because, prior to ordering a genetic test to establish paternity, there must be a finding that such an order would “serve[ ] the best interests of the child.” See A.K. v. S.K., 264 N.J.Super. 79 , 624 A.2d 36 (App.Div.1993), M.F. v. N.H., 252 N.J.Super. 420, 599 A.2d 1297 (App.Div.1991); T.W. v. A.W., 224 N.J.Super. 675 , 541 A.2d 265 (App.Div.1988 2000It should be noted that had S.B. and R.K. not signed the August 9, 1999 consent order agreeing to the paternity test, but instead, R .K, after ten years, sought a court order for a genetic test, his request, in all likelihood, would have been denied because, prior to ordering a genetic test to establish paternity, there must be a finding that such an order would “serve[ ] the best interests of the child.” See A.K. v. S.K., 264 N.J.Super. 79 , 624 A.2d 36 (App.Div.1993), M.F. v. N.H., 252 N.J.Super. 420, 599 A.2d 1297 (App.Div.1991); T.W. v. A.W., 224 N.J.Super. 675 , 541 A.2d 265 (App.Div.1988	2	2000–2000
Jensen v. Jensen neutral njsuperctappdiv · 1951 2 sentences 2000It should be noted that had S.B. and R.K. not signed the August 9, 1999 consent order agreeing to the paternity test, but instead, R .K, after ten years, sought a court order for a genetic test, his request, in all likelihood, would have been denied because, prior to ordering a genetic test to establish paternity, there must be a finding that such an order would “serve[ ] the best interests of the child.” See A.K. v. S.K., 264 N.J.Super. 79 , 624 A.2d 36 (App.Div.1993), M.F. v. N.H., 252 N.J.Super. 420, 599 A.2d 1297 (App.Div.1991); T.W. v. A.W., 224 N.J.Super. 675 , 541 A.2d 265 (App.Div.1988 2000It should be noted that had S.B. and R.K. not signed the August 9, 1999 consent order agreeing to the paternity test, but instead, R .K, after ten years, sought a court order for a genetic test, his request, in all likelihood, would have been denied because, prior to ordering a genetic test to establish paternity, there must be a finding that such an order would “serve[ ] the best interests of the child.” See A.K. v. S.K., 264 N.J.Super. 79 , 624 A.2d 36 (App.Div.1993), M.F. v. N.H., 252 N.J.Super. 420, 599 A.2d 1297 (App.Div.1991); T.W. v. A.W., 224 N.J.Super. 675 , 541 A.2d 265 (App.Div.1988	2	2000–2000
Ak v. Sk green njsuperctappdiv · 1993 2 sentences 2000It should be noted that had S.B. and R.K. not signed the August 9, 1999 consent order agreeing to the paternity test, but instead, R .K, after ten years, sought a court order for a genetic test, his request, in all likelihood, would have been denied because, prior to ordering a genetic test to establish paternity, there must be a finding that such an order would “serve[ ] the best interests of the child.” See A.K. v. S.K., 264 N.J.Super. 79 , 624 A.2d 36 (App.Div.1993), M.F. v. N.H., 252 N.J.Super. 420, 599 A.2d 1297 (App.Div.1991); T.W. v. A.W., 224 N.J.Super. 675 , 541 A.2d 265 (App.Div.1988 2000It should be noted that had S.B. and R.K. not signed the August 9, 1999 consent order agreeing to the paternity test, but instead, R .K, after ten years, sought a court order for a genetic test, his request, in all likelihood, would have been denied because, prior to ordering a genetic test to establish paternity, there must be a finding that such an order would “serve[ ] the best interests of the child.” See A.K. v. S.K., 264 N.J.Super. 79 , 624 A.2d 36 (App.Div.1993), M.F. v. N.H., 252 N.J.Super. 420, 599 A.2d 1297 (App.Div.1991); T.W. v. A.W., 224 N.J.Super. 675 , 541 A.2d 265 (App.Div.1988	2	2000–2000
Koelle v. Zwiren green illappct · 1996 2 sentences 1999Id., 220 Ill.Dec. 51 , 672 N.E.2d at 871 . 1999Id., 220 Ill.Dec. 51 , 672 N.E.2d at 871 .	2	1999–1999
Js v. Ls green njsuperctappdiv · 2006 1 sentence 2018J.S., 389 N.J.	1	2018–2018
Fb v. Alg green nj · 2003 1 sentence 2015Ibid.	1	2015–2015
Tonnessen v. Denver Publishing Co. green coloctapp · 2000 1 sentence 2015Id. at 962 .	1	2015–2015
Harvey v. Essex County Board of Freeholders green nj · 1959 2 sentences 1996However, even though “[t]he word ‘may1 is ordinarily permissive or directory, and the words ‘must’ and ‘shall’ are generally mandatoryt, s]ueh terms ... have been held to be interchangeable whenever necessary to execute the clear intent of the Legislature.” Harvey v. Essex County Bd. of Freeholders, 30 N.J. 381, 391-92 , 153 A.2d 10 (1959). 1996However, even though “[t]he word ‘may1 is ordinarily permissive or directory, and the words ‘must’ and ‘shall’ are generally mandatoryt, s]ueh terms ... have been held to be interchangeable whenever necessary to execute the clear intent of the Legislature.” Harvey v. Essex County Bd. of Freeholders, 30 N.J. 381, 391-92 , 153 A.2d 10 (1959).	1	1996–1996
Thompson v. Coates green tennctapp · 1981 1 sentence 1996See, e.g., In re Estate of Greenwood, 402 Pa.Super. 536 , 587 A.2d 749 , 751-54 , appeal denied, 529 Pa. 634 , 600 A.2d 953 (1991); C.L.W. v. M.J., 254 N.W.2A 446, 449-450 (N.D.1977); Thompson v. Coates, 627 S.W.2d 376 (Tenn.App.1981).	1	1996–1996

Where else courts name it

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