Legal Opinion
New Jersey Division of Youth & Family Services v. J.O.
Middlesex County Family Court
Decided December 4, 1980PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
KEEFE, J. S. C.
(temporarily assigned).
The issue before the court is a matter of first impression. The case is presented in the context of an action brought by the Division of Youth and Family Services (hereinafter referred to *77as the Division) for termination of parental rights. The specific question is whether, under 42 U.S.C.A. § 1988, a defendant is entitled to attorney fees and costs when the state agency fails to maintain its burden for termination of parental rights. Additionally, the court must determine whether defendants under these facts may recover attorney fees and costs under R.…
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