Supreme Court of New Jersey

In the Matter of the Adoption of a Child by J.E v. & D.G v. 076767)

July 26, 2016226 N.J. 90

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the Appellate Division, holding that an indigent parent facing termination of parental rights in a contested private adoption proceeding is entitled to court‑appointed counsel under the due‑process guarantee of the State Constitution.