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CUMBERLAND COUNTY BD. v. W.J.P.

755 A.2d 1171 (2000)

333 N.J. Super. 362

CUMBERLAND COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. W.J.P., Defendant-Appellant, and G.D., Defendant.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided July 14, 2000.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert J. O'Donnell, Millville, argued the cause for appellant W.J.P. (Mr. O'Donnell on the brief).

Julio L. Mendez, Vineland, argued the cause for respondent Cumberland County Board of Social Services (Mr. Mendez on the brief).

Cris D'Arrigo, Guardian ad Litem for A.P., argued the cause on her behalf (D'Arrigo & D'Arrigo, attorneys; Mr. D'Arrigo on the brief).

Before Judges HAVEY, KEEFE and A.A. RODRIGUEZ.

The opinion of the court was delivered by RODRIGUEZ, A. A., J.A.D.

In this appeal, a stepfather appeals from the Family Part's order directing that both he and the biological father of a minor each pay support for her benefit. The Family Part judge reasoned that the stepfather's obligations are premised on the fact that he acted in loco parentis. We hold that once a natural parent has been identified, has been ordered to pay support, and establishes a relationship...

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