Legal Opinion

In re W.R.

New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division

Decided October 9, 2009PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MENDEZ, P.J.F.P.

The child, S.W., a boy, was born on February 17, 1996. A married couple, adoptive parents, W.R. (adoptive father) and L.R. (adoptive mother); ages sixty-five and fifty-nine, respectively, received the child into their home on February 10, 2006. Adoptive parents petitioned the court to adopt the thirteen-year-old, S.W., by filing and signing a verified petition for adoption on August 14, 2009. A final adoption hearing was scheduled for September 18, 2009, however on September 16, 2009, just prior to the final adoption hearing, W.R. passed away.

The issue before the court is…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. G.S. v. Department of Human ServicesSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1999
  2. Bd. of Ed. of Tp. of Neptune v. NEPTUNE TP. ED. ASSOC.Supreme Court of New Jersey · 1996
  3. Stellmah v. Hunterdon Cooperative G.L.F. Service, Inc.Supreme Court of New Jersey · 1966
  4. Burdick v. GrimshawNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1933
  5. In re the Application for Expungement of F.A.U.New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1983

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3Cited by2 opinions

  1. IN THE MATTER OF THE INTESTATE ESTATE OF RICHARD C. FEINSTEIN (P-261461, MIDDLESEX COUNTY AND STATEWIDE)New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 2019
  2. In Re Wr Ex Rel. SwNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 2010

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