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N.J. Stat. § 9:17-38 (2026)

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1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Parentage Act."

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 11 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1985–2026 · leading case: Ex Parte Presse, 554 So. 2d 406 (Ala. 1989).
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Ex Parte Presse, 554 So. 2d 406 (Ala. 1989). “, that `[a] man is presumed to be the natural father of a child if: ... (5) while the child is under the age of majority, he provides support for the child and openly holds out the child as his natural child; .”
Paul Kamienski Vs. State of New Jersey, Departmentof Treasury(l-2106-10, Mercer Cnty. & Statewide), 169 A.3d 493 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2017). “at 250 (considering "[b]oth the plain language and historical evolution of" the New Jersey Parentage Act, N.J.S.A. 9:17-38 to -59, to glean legislative intent); see also Red Lion Broad.”
Charles v. Reno, 117 F. Supp. 2d 412 (D.N.J. 2000). · cites it 2× “See N.J.Stat.Ann. §§ 9:17-38 to -59; Matter of Garcia, 19 I.”
McBride v. Heckler, 619 F. Supp. 1554 (D.N.J. 1985). “17 § 1, is codified at N.J.S.A. 9:17-38 to 9:17-59 (West 1985). The pertinent Section reads as follows: 9:17-41.”
Evanisa S. Fox v. Lincoln Fin. Grp. & Mary Ellen Scarpone, 109 A.3d 221 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2015). “] In the second part of our opinion, we determined that Colletti had an obligation to pay child support under the New 11 A-3189-13T4 Jersey Parentage Act, N.J.S.A. 9:17-38 to -59. Thus, we allowed DeCeglia to pursue a claim for child support from the proceeds of the policies.”
Morales v. Bowen, 833 F.2d 481 (3d Cir. 1987). “1; N.J.S.A. 9:17-38 to 9:17-59. The Parentage Act, which became effective on March 19, 1983, established presumptions of paternity, and required that, "[i]n the absence of a presumption, the court shall decide whether the parent and child relationship exists, based upon a…”
Morales ex rel. Morales v. Bowen, 833 F.2d 481 (3d Cir. 1987). · cites it 2× “For the reasons that follow, we determine that the applicable law is the New Jersey Parentage Act, N.J.S.A. §§ 9:17-38 to 9:17-59. We conclude that under the standard established by the Parentage Act, the Secretary’s decision is not supported by substantial evidence.”
R.R. Vs. J.M. R.R. Vs. B.R. (fd-13-0305-17, Monmouth Cnty. & Statewide) (record Impounded) (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2018). “8 A-1973-16T4 The New Jersey Parentage Act ("NJPA"), N.J.S.A. 9:17-38 to 9:17-59, and not the traditional best interest of the child standard, governs applications to either prove or disprove paternity.”
Dcpp v. B.C., in the Matter of A.S.C. (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2026). “" She contends no statutory provision— under the Parentage Act, N.J.S.A. 9:17-38 to -59; the Gestational Carrier Agreement Act (GCAA), N.”
K.B. v. T.A.F. (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2026). “"One of the central purposes of the [Act], N.J.S.A. 9:17-38 to -59, is to ensure that children receive the financial support from their parents to which they are entitled.”
Garcia, 19 I. & N. Dec. 416 (1986). “See N.J. Stat. Ann. §§ 9:17-38 to -59 (West 1983).”
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