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46 IN THE MATTER OF NOEL DOE, A MINOR -- rank: 724
... applicability of the New Jersey Safe Haven Infant Protection Act , N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.5 to 15.11. The initial question is whether Noel ... adoption by the current caretaker. Legal Analysis Safe Haven Background N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.7 to 15.11, otherwise known as the New Jersey ... or have died as a consequence of their abandonment.” N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.6(a). The Legislature acknowledged that parents of unwanted infants ... from putting the infants in dangerous or life-threatening situations. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.6(b). The Legislature noted that “[a]nonymity, confidentiality ... infant safely and save the life of the infant.” N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.6(c). The legislative findings concluded that “this legislation ... worthwhile if it saves even one infant’s life.” N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.6(e). These legislative findings provide this court with ...
docket: FG-06-23-10
court: superior court trial
decided: 2010-08-05
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citation: 416 N.J. Super. 233 3 A.3d 657
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47 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. E.L. -- rank: 724
... DYFS had not satisfied prongs one, two or four of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) as to defendant. R.L. , supra , 388 N ... DYFS had not proven prongs (1), (2), and (4) of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) as to defendant, and we therefore reversed the ... failed to meet its burden under the third prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), and held in abeyance his analysis of prongs ... that the Division did not satisfy the necessary prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1), (2) and (4), and reverse the order ... In light of our holding that DYFS had not satisfied N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1), (2) and (4), the question arises whether ... It did so. Further, the trial court's consideration of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1), (2) and (4) did not violate ...
docket: a6311-07
court: superior court appellate division
decided: 2011-02-07
status: unpublished
citation:
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48 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. N.G. IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF K.G., a minor -- rank: 724
... four-prong test for termination of parental rights, codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1. As to the first prong, Judge Silverman-Katz stated ... the Authority to Seek Termination of Parental Rights Pursuant To N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15(c) Because DYFS Never Had a Legal Right to "Care ... legal right to "care or custody" which is required under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15(c). B. The Trial Court Improperly Determined that K.G ... custody and could not pursue a guardianship action pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15(a). DYFS responds that N.G. consented to the trial ... of parental rights proceeding under Title Thirty, see, e.g. , N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15(a) (providing that termination of parental rights complaint shall be ... R.D. , 207 N.J. 88 , 111-12 (2011).] Rather, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15 provides for alternative routes to a guardianship proceeding: [A] ...
docket: a5796-09
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2011-11-04
status: unpublished
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49 OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES,1 v. P.W. and E.M IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF S.T.M. and Q.M -- rank: 722
... rights is in the best interests of their children. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). In addition, Paula contends that the trial court ... New Jersey Safe Haven Infant Protection Act (Safe Haven Act), N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.5- 15.11. After reviewing the record in light of ... convincing evidence, thereby satisfying the statutory standard set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). The court noted that both children had been ... the four prongs of the best interests test embodied in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1, by clear and convincing evidence. We begin our discussion ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] "These standards are neither discrete nor separate. They ... v. M.M. , 189 N.J. 261 , 281 (2007) (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)). "Rather than focusing on a single ...
docket: a5951-10
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2013-01-04
status: unpublished
citation:
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50 OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES,1 v. P.W. and E.M IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF S.T.M. and Q.M -- rank: 722
... rights is in the best interests of their children. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). In addition, Paula contends that the trial court ... New Jersey Safe Haven Infant Protection Act (Safe Haven Act), N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.5- 15.11. After reviewing the record in light of ... convincing evidence, thereby satisfying the statutory standard set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). The court noted that both children had been ... the four prongs of the best interests test embodied in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1, by clear and convincing evidence. We begin our discussion ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] "These standards are neither discrete nor separate. They ... v. M.M. , 189 N.J. 261 , 281 (2007) (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)). "Rather than focusing on a single ...
docket: a5999-10
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2013-01-04
status: unpublished
citation:
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51 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. D.P. and J.A.T.A., a/k/a J.R and F.S. -- rank: 722
... an oral decision, finding the Division met its burden under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence and that termination ... the children from their foster parent under prong four of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).'8 John urges us to reverse the guardianship ... v. J.R., 442 U.S. 584, 603 (1979)). Under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), the Division must satisfy the following prongs before ... enacted L. 2021, c. 154, deleting the last sentence of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2), which read, '[s]uch harm may include ... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship.' N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1); see K.H.O., 161 N.J ... the delay of permanent placement will add to the harm.' N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). See also N.J. Div. of ...
docket: a1955-21
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2023-03-28
status: Unpublished
citation:
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52 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3136-15.opn.html -- rank: 717
... fourth prongs of the best-interests-of-the-child standard, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), required to terminate parental rights. We disagree and ... each of the prongs of the best-interests standard under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), and entered an order terminating defendant's parental ... of the best-interests-of-the-child standard enumerated in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). F.M. , supra , 211 N.J. at 447 ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A . 30:4C-15.1(a).] "Our task as an appellate court is to ... relationship under the first prong of the best-interests standard. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). Instead, Defendant argues the court erred by ... under the second, third, and fourth prongs of the standard. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2), (3), and (4). Based on our ...
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court: NJ Superior Court Law/Chancery Division
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53 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. G.S. -- rank: 715
... b); N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.43(a); N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.4). See also In re Adoption of Child by J ... 21(d); N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.23; N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.4(b)). History of the Public Defender and the Creation ... 4 and in 1999 to termination cases under Title Thirty, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.4. Thereafter, the Public Defender created the OPR, formerly known ... represent indigent parents independently from the Office of Law Guardian. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.4(c)(1)-(3). Decisions by the Public Defender concerning ... day-to-day representation of children provided by the OLG. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.4(c)(3). The Post-2004 Reforms From 1974 to ...
docket: a5222-15
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2016-11-22
status: published
citation: 447 N.J.Super. 539 149 A.3d 816
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54 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. N.K.G and E.L.P. -- rank: 710
... are asked to consider whether the trial court properly applied N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) to a parent who has never parented either ... of Child Protection and Permanency (Division) proved each prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence, maintaining the Division ... do more harm than good. We agree the language of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) does not lend itself easily to an analysis ... C), and failure to do so satisfies the requirements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), warranting termination of parental rights. Here, Edward did ... the record, finding the Division proved the four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. This appeal followed ... at 346; C.S., 367 N.J. Super. at 11. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1) to (4) sets forth the four- ...
docket: a2902-21
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2023-03-09
status: Unpublished
citation:
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55 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. J.C and T.C -- rank: 708
... the Division was precluded from filing its guardianship complaint under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15(c) until it satisfied A-4097-16T1 13 the statutory ... placement of the child,' and exploring 'alternatives to termination' under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). Trent also claims the Division failed to ... such sources here, because the statute's meaning is clear. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 provides, in pertinent part: 'The [D]ivision shall initiate ... grounds of the 'best interests of the child' pursuant to [N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15(c)] if the following A-4097-16T1 15 standards are ... then lists the 'best interests' prongs discussed infra, section II. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) (emphasis added). Under Trent's construction, the Division ... Trent's interpretation is also inconsistent with the discretion that N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15 vests in the Division to file for terminating parental ...
docket: a4097-16
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2020-04-27
status: Unpublished
citation:
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56 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. F.C. -- rank: 708
... and Permanency (Division) failed to prove all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. Having considered the ... to prong one of the best interests test codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), the trial judge stated: Despite the Division's ... grant a petition when the four prongs set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) are established by clear and convincing evidence. As codified, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) requires the Division prove: (1) The child's ... determination the Division established by clear and convincing evidence under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), that it was in Walter and Fiona's ... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship[.]" N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). "[T]he Division must prove harm ...
docket: a0751-16
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2017-10-20
status: unpublished
citation:
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57 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. V.M. and B.G. -- rank: 706
... we conclude that DYFS did not establish the statutory criteria, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, by clear and convincing evidence. Accordingly, we reverse and ... the best interests of the child test set forth at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, but that prongs two and four remained "open." He ... 2009). DYFS must prove each of the four prongs in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, set forth infra , by clear and convincing evidence. N ... failed to establish each of the four statutory elements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a by clear and convincing evidence. The Experts in Maternal ... s refusal to consent to a c-section. Consistent with N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, DYFS can initiate a petition to terminate parental rights ... found that the filing of a guardianship complaint pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15(c), regarding the "best interests of the child," does ...
docket: a2649-08
court: New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2010-08-06
status: unpublished
citation:
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58 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. V.M. and B.G. -- rank: 706
... we conclude that DYFS did not establish the statutory criteria, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, by clear and convincing evidence. Accordingly, we reverse and ... the best interests of the child test set forth at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, but that prongs two and four remained "open." He ... 2009). DYFS must prove each of the four prongs in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, set forth infra , by clear and convincing evidence. N ... failed to establish each of the four statutory elements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a by clear and convincing evidence. The Experts in Maternal ... s refusal to consent to a c-section. Consistent with N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, DYFS can initiate a petition to terminate parental rights ... found that the filing of a guardianship complaint pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15(c), regarding the "best interests of the child," does ...
docket: a3342-08
court: New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2010-08-06
status: Published
citation:
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59 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. V.M. and B.G. -- rank: 706
... we conclude that DYFS did not establish the statutory criteria, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, by clear and convincing evidence. Accordingly, we reverse and ... the best interests of the child test set forth at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, but that prongs two and four remained "open." He ... 2009). DYFS must prove each of the four prongs in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, set forth infra , by clear and convincing evidence. N ... failed to establish each of the four statutory elements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a by clear and convincing evidence. The Experts in Maternal ... s refusal to consent to a c-section. Consistent with N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, DYFS can initiate a petition to terminate parental rights ... found that the filing of a guardianship complaint pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15(c), regarding the "best interests of the child," does ...
docket: a3336-08
court: New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2010-08-06
status: Published
citation:
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60 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. V.M. and B.G. -- rank: 706
... we conclude that DYFS did not establish the statutory criteria, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, by clear and convincing evidence. Accordingly, we reverse and ... the best interests of the child test set forth at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, but that prongs two and four remained "open." He ... 2009). DYFS must prove each of the four prongs in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, set forth infra , by clear and convincing evidence. N ... failed to establish each of the four statutory elements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a by clear and convincing evidence. The Experts in Maternal ... s refusal to consent to a c-section. Consistent with N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, DYFS can initiate a petition to terminate parental rights ... found that the filing of a guardianship complaint pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15(c), regarding the "best interests of the child," does ...
docket: a3024-08
court: New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2010-08-06
status: unpublished
citation:
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