New Jersey Division of Youth & Family Services v. J.L.

PALEY, J.S.C.

On May 23, 1990, plaintiff New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services (herein: “DYFS” or “division”) sued for temporary custody of Redfreddy L.,1 born three days earlier. The complaint and initial process were served upon the mother pursuant to the Rules of Court; she has entered no appearance.

This court appointed Marcia L. Hendler, Esquire, as guardian ad litem for Redfreddy, pursuant to R.5:8B, for the limited purposes of exploring, first, whether this court is authorized to change Redfreddy’s first name and, second, whether that change is in Redfreddy’s best interests.…