New Jersey § 9:17-47
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 9:17-47, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9:17-47.
The child may be made a party to the action. If the child is a minor and is made a party, a guardian ad litem may be appointed
by the court to represent the child. The child's mother or father may not represent the child as guardian or otherwise. The court may appoint an attorney-at-law or an appropriate State agency as guardian
ad litem for the child. The natural mother, each man presumed to be the father under section 6, 1 each man alleged to be the natural father, any one whose name appears on the birth
certificate, and anyone who has attempted to file an acknowledgment under section
6, whether or not effective to create a presumption of paternity, shall be made parties
or, if not subject to the jurisdiction of the court, shall be given notice of the
action in a manner prescribed by the court and an opportunity to be heard. The court may align the parties. 1
N.J.S.A. § 9:17-43.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 9:17-47
What does New Jersey Statutes § 9:17-47 cover?
Section 9:17-47 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 9:17-47?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 9:17-47" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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