New Jersey § 9:17-69
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 9:17-69, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9:17-69.
The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Modern medical advances have made parenthood possible for many couples that would
not otherwise be able to have their own child, thanks to the availability of assisted
reproduction procedures. b. These procedures have enabled same-sex couples, opposite-sex couples dealing with
infertility, and transgender and non-binary individuals, to become parents. c. Societal recognition of the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and
non-binary individuals, in combination with advances in assisted reproduction, has
outpaced changes in the law concerning processes for establishing legal parentage. d. A spouse or partner in civil union who may not be genetically related to the child
or who may not have gestated the child born to the couple through assisted reproduction
is required to go through the lengthy and expensive process of adopting the child
in order to confirm legal parentage. e. By streamlining the process by which couples in this situation can legally confirm
that both spouses in a marriage or both partners in civil union are parents of the
child, this act reflects the current reality of many families in New Jersey, while
ensuring that the rights of any other individuals who may have parental rights to
the child are addressed. f. In order to ensure that couples who have used assisted reproduction may have a
non-genetic parent's rights afforded full faith and credit in all states, as guaranteed
by the United States Constitution, this bill establishes a process to obtain a judgement
of adoption from the court that optimizes judicial efficiency and use of court personnel.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 9:17-69
What does New Jersey Statutes § 9:17-69 cover?
Section 9:17-69 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 § 9:17-69?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 9:17-69" (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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How does New Jersey § 9:17-69 apply to my situation?
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