QUINN v. JOHNSON


247 N.J. Super. 572 (1991)

589 A.2d 1077

CAROL QUINN, FORMERLY CAROL JOHNSON, PLAINTIFF, v. FLOYD JOHNSON, DEFENDANT.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division Family Part, Bergen County.

January 30, 1991.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Karen Ford Edler for plaintiff.

Joel M. Albert for defendant.


HARRIS, J.S.C.

Absent unfitness, when does a parent lose the right to custody of a child? Conventional wisdom informs us that custody may be lost in such a situation when it will further the best interests of the child. When does the court cease to make a best interest inquiry: at majority, upon emancipation, or at another time? The answer is difficult and close.

Background

The object of the court's attention is Brian Johnson, age 18 (date...

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