OCEAN COUNTY OFFICE
March 8, 2023
Breaking Down the In Loco Parentis Doctrine in NJ
“In Place of a Parent”: Understanding In Loco Parentis Law in New Jersey Family Courts Acting in “Loco Parentis” Means That a Person is Lawfully Capable and Accountable for Acting as the Child’s Parents “In loco parentis” is a Latin term that means “in the place of a parent.” This legal concept refers to the