J.L. v. G.D.

Docket No. FV-15-816-11

29 A.3d 752 (2010)

422 N.J. Super. 487

J.L., Plaintiff, v. G.D., Defendant.

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

Decided November 4, 2010.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

J.L. , plaintiff, pro se.

Carlos A. Ferreira , for defendant.


L.R. JONES, J.S.C.

This case presents the following issue of first impression in the state of New Jersey: In a contested domestic violence case where the plaintiff is a minor, what if any special procedures should the court implement to provide plaintiff with adult representation in the courtroom?

The court holds the following:

a) The minor is entitled to appointment of a guardian ad litem, to provide her with an adult voice and assistance at the...

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