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16 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. A.R.S. -- rank: 800
... had proven all four prongs of the best interest standard, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), by clear and convincing evidence and terminated the ... BEST INTERESTS CRITERIA. (B) THE DEFENDANT WAS PARENTALLY FIT UNDER N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 CRITERIA. (C) THE DIVISION FAILED TO MAKE "REASONABLE EFFORTS ... established that when seeking the termination of parental rights under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), DYFS has the burden of establishing, by clear ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] See also New Jersey Div. of Youth and ... N.J. at 288-89 (citations omitted). 2 A Under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1), DYFS must prove by clear and convincing ... J. 1 , 18 (1992)). In finding the first prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) satisfied, the trial judge stated: The State ...
docket: a3775-08
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2009-06-15
status: unpublished
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17 In the Matter of the Guardianship of J.P. and B.P. -- rank: 789
... Court granted certification to consider the standards for termination under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a in light of the placement option provided by the ... The grounds for termination of parental rights are codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, and are designed to balance parental rights and the ... best interests standards for termination of parental rights found at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1, a kinship legal guardian may only be appointed when ... the child is neither feasible nor likely. The provision of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.3 that gives DYFS the discretion not to seek termination ... best interests of J.P. and B.P. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. (pp. 22-23) 5. The trial court correctly concluded ... used as a defense to termination of parental rights under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.3a expressly gives DYFS discretion not to seek termination ...
docket: a-32-03
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decided: 2004-07-27
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citation: 180 N.J. 494 852 A.2d 1093
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18 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. T.U.B. -- rank: 780
... prongs one, two, and four of the termination criteria under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. We therefore vacate ... to satisfy all four prongs for termination set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). With respect to the first prong of proven endangerment, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1), the judge commented on several things. First ... eliminate the risk of harm to Calvin in the future. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). On this prong, the judge again pointed ... bonding evaluation. Addressing the third prong of the termination statute, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3), the judge concluded that the Division had ... parental rights would not do Calvin more harm than good. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). In this regard, she expressly concluded ...
docket: a2565-15
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2017-05-22
status: published
citation: 450 N.J.Super. 210 161 A.3d 132
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19 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. T.A.J and E.S -- rank: 777
... of the statutory 'best interests of the child' test under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing 1 We use initials ... of the standard for termination of parental rights codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).3 In concluding the Division clearly and convincingly ... abuse, and housing insecurities' were 'issues of paramount concern.' 3 N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) provides: a. The division shall initiate a petition ... court erred in finding the Division established each prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). We disagree. Termination of parental rights actions are ... four-part 'best interests of the child' standard codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). E.P., 196 A-2746-20 18 N ... that drug use during pregnancy does not constitute harm under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1), unless the child suffered from withdrawal ...
docket: a2746-20
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2022-04-18
status: Unpublished
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20 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3783-21.opn.html -- rank: 770
... that the statutory best interests cause of action codified at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) focuses on harmful parental conduct and does not ... amendment to the termination of parental rights 'best interests' factors, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), was the deletion of the sentence: '[s]uch ... INTERESTS CAUSE OF ACTION TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS, ENACTED AT N.J.S.A. 30:4C- 15(c) AND N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1) to (4), AND THE CONSISTENT JUDICIAL INTERPRETATION ... CHILD CAUSE OF ACTION TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS ENACTED UNDER N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15(c) AND N.J.S.A. 15.1(a)(1 ... G.M., 198 N.J. 382, 397 (2009). By enacting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15(a) to (f), the New Jersey Legislature established five ...
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21 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. T.Y.F. -- rank: 770
... prove the four prongs of the best interests standard of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(4) by clear and convincing evidence. The ... the judge determined the Division proved all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 by clear and convincing evidence and entered a judgment ... The Trial Court Incorrectly Applied the Legal Principles Developed Under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1) and N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2) to the Facts. Insufficient Evidence was Produced ... Trial Court's Legal Conclusion that the Third Prong Of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3) was Satisfied at a Clear and Convincing ... court's holding in A.W. , codifying the standard at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). The statute provides that the Division must ...
docket: a4727-15
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2017-04-05
status: unpublished
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22 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. J.S. -- rank: 770
... the Family Part's application of the third prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), and also in recognition that defendant and the ... all four prongs of the statutory factors for termination under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). This appeal by defendant followed, which is opposed ... when seeking the termination of a parent's rights under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), the Division has the burden of establishing, by ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a); see also N.J. Div. of Youth & Family ... termination, as required by the third statutory prong for termination. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3) (requiring the court to consider "alternatives to ... J.S.A. 30:4C-12.1, and also, therefore, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3), the trial court reasoned: No viable ...
docket: a0512-12
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2013-10-17
status: published
citation: 433 N.J.Super. 69 77 A.3d 521
Document Size: 68211
23 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. L.M.A. and T.P. -- rank: 759
... prongs that compose the best interests of the child test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a); New Jersey Division of Youth & Family Services v ... court's holding in A.W. , codifying the standard at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). See L. 1991, c. 275, § 7. The ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] These four factors are not independent of each ... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). "The harm shown . . . must be one that ... serious and enduring emotional or psychological harm to the child." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). The second prong focuses on parental unfitness ... necessitated removal and placement of the child in foster case. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3); K.H.O. , supra , 161 N. ...
docket: a4987-07
court: New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2010-06-28
status: Published
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24 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. T.P. -- rank: 759
... prongs that compose the best interests of the child test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a); New Jersey Division of Youth & Family Services v ... court's holding in A.W. , codifying the standard at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). See L. 1991, c. 275, § 7. The ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] These four factors are not independent of each ... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). "The harm shown . . . must be one that ... serious and enduring emotional or psychological harm to the child." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). The second prong focuses on parental unfitness ... necessitated removal and placement of the child in foster case. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3); K.H.O. , supra , 161 N. ...
docket: a4127-08
court: New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2010-06-28
status: Published
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25 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. L.M.A. -- rank: 759
... prongs that compose the best interests of the child test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a); New Jersey Division of Youth & Family Services v ... court's holding in A.W. , codifying the standard at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). See L. 1991, c. 275, § 7. The ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] These four factors are not independent of each ... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). "The harm shown . . . must be one that ... serious and enduring emotional or psychological harm to the child." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). The second prong focuses on parental unfitness ... necessitated removal and placement of the child in foster case. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3); K.H.O. , supra , 161 N. ...
docket: a3979-08
court: New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2010-06-28
status: unpublished
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26 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES - v. T.P. -- rank: 759
... prongs that compose the best interests of the child test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a); New Jersey Division of Youth & Family Services v ... court's holding in A.W. , codifying the standard at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). See L. 1991, c. 275, § 7. The ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] These four factors are not independent of each ... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). "The harm shown . . . must be one that ... serious and enduring emotional or psychological harm to the child." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). The second prong focuses on parental unfitness ... necessitated removal and placement of the child in foster case. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3); K.H.O. , supra , 161 N. ...
docket: a4986-07
court: New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2010-06-28
status: Published
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27 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. L.M.A. NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES - v. T.P - IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF T.W.A., T.M.P., AND T.W.P minors NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. L. -- rank: 759
... prongs that compose the best interests of the child test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a); New Jersey Division of Youth & Family Services v ... court's holding in A.W. , codifying the standard at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). See L. 1991, c. 275, § 7. The ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] These four factors are not independent of each ... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). "The harm shown . . . must be one that ... serious and enduring emotional or psychological harm to the child." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). The second prong focuses on parental unfitness ... necessitated removal and placement of the child in foster case. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3); K.H.O. , supra , 161 N. ...
docket: a0217-09
court: New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2010-06-28
status: unpublished
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28 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. S.H.,1 and N.F -- rank: 749
... applicability of the four - prong best-interest standard, codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), as modified by 'the recently amended termination of ... failed to prove by clear and convincing evidence pursuant to [N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1] that the parental rights of [defendant] . . . should be terminated ... satisfied with respect to termination of parental rights. However, citing N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3), the judge stressed that 'the [c]ourt ... 21 20 C. The Alteration to the Second Prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) Does Not Express a Presumption Favoring KLG. POINT ... TO UNCONTROVERTED FACTS THAT ESTABLISH PRONGS THREE AND FOUR OF N.J.S.A. 30:4C- 15.1(A) WERE SATISFIED. A. KLG With the Paternal Grandparents ... SATISFIED THE FOUR PRONGS OF THE BEST- INTERESTS STANDARD UNDER N.J.S.A. 30:4C- 15.1(A) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE. A. The ...
docket: a1666-21
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2023-03-28
status: Unpublished
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29 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. K.L.W. and P.L.J. -- rank: 743
... s analysis of K.K.W.'s best interests under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(4), we reverse and remand. K.K ... the best interests of K.K.W. as defined in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(4). He found that K.K.W ... her parents' inability to care for and nurture her thereafter. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(2). The judge was convinced that the ... and conditions that led to K.K.W.'s placement. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3), (c). Relying on Dr. Singer's expert ... enduring emotional or psychological harm" if separated from Mrs. T. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). The judge also considered the harm of ... of K.K.W.'s need for permanency and stability. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). Under our limited standard of review, ...
docket: a5178-09
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2011-05-03
status: published
citation: 419 N.J. Super. 568 18 A.3d 193
Document Size: 50758
30 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. K.L.W. and P.L.J. -- rank: 743
... s analysis of K.K.W.'s best interests under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(4), we reverse and remand. K.K ... the best interests of K.K.W. as defined in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(4). He found that K.K.W ... her parents' inability to care for and nurture her thereafter. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(2). The judge was convinced that the ... and conditions that led to K.K.W.'s placement. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3), (c). Relying on Dr. Singer's expert ... enduring emotional or psychological harm" if separated from Mrs. T. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). The judge also considered the harm of ... of K.K.W.'s need for permanency and stability. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). Under our limited standard of review, ...
docket: a5234-09
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2011-05-03
status: published
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