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691 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a1820-18.opn.html -- rank: 536

... ease of reference. A-1820-18T2 2 interests standard under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(4). Father primarily focuses on the requirements of ... of defendants' parental rights was in John's best interests. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a); In re Guardianship of K.H.O., 161 N ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(4).] A-1820-18T2 9 The four prongs ... the home' and considered alternatives to termination of parental rights. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). Mother primarily challenges the first part of the ...

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692 DYFS v. M.W. -- rank: 536

... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] In I n the Matter of Guardianship of K ...

docket:	a5756-05
court:	njappellate
decided:	2007-08-10
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
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693 DYFS v. T.H. -- rank: 536

... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] In I n the Matter of Guardianship of K ...

docket:	a6485-05
court:	njappellate
decided:	2007-08-10
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
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694 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. E.F.M -- rank: 536

... prongs of the best-interests-of-the-child test under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Specifically, the court made clear that it was not ... THE LAW IN DISMISSING THE ALTERNATIVE OF KINSHIP LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) authorizes the termination of parental rights if the Division ... 417 N.J. Super. 228 , 244 (App. Div. 2010) (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2)), certif. denied sub nom. N.J. Dep't ... the court has considered alternatives to termination of parental rights." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). "Reasonable efforts" refers to "attempts by an agency ... placement of the child and in reinforcing the family structure." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(c). Such efforts include but are not limited to: (1 ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). This prong "serves as a fail-safe ...

docket:	a5247-11
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-04-09
status:	Published
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695 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. C.A. and M.N. -- rank: 536

... oral decision. The court noted the four prongs established under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1. In considering whether the Division needed evidence of bonding evaluations ... through the best interests of the child standard,' established in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) as four prongs. K.H.O., 161 N.J ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] The Division must prove each prong by clear and ...

docket:	a1983-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-07-10
status:	Unpublished
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696 New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency v. A.D. -- rank: 536

... Protection and Permanency ("Division") satisfied the best-interests test under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). We affirm. 1 I. The following facts come from ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] A. We first address whether the Division presented clear ... the court has considered alternatives to termination of parental rights." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). The trial court correctly found the Division clearly ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). Prong four "serves as a fail-safe against ...

docket:	a1011-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-06-09
status:	unpublished
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697 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. L.B. -- rank: 533

... statutory standard for termination of parental rights set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), and because the improper admission of hearsay evidence denied ... rights. Judge Marino found DYFS satisfied the first prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), because K.B. and J.K.'s safety, health ... parents." On appeal, L.B. argues: I. THE ELEMENTS OF N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 WERE NOT PROVEN BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE. (A) L ... termination case, as articulated in A.W. and codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). The statute authorizes a court to terminate parental rights ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] These four statutory criteria are "not discrete and separate ...

docket:	a4826-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-06-22
status:	unpublished
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698 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. V.A.L IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF A.M.L -- rank: 533

... 2006, the Division filed a complaint for guardianship pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1. The judge contin­ued the Division's custody of the ... W. , 103 N.J. 591 , 605 (1986), and codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1. As to the first prong regarding a child's health ...

docket:	a0158-08
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-11-16
status:	unpublished
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699 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. L.M IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF N.M Minor -- rank: 533

... the court has considered alternatives to termination of parental rights . . . ." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). We agree with the trial court that the ... s progress, development and health; and (4) facilitating appropriate visitation. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(c).] "Whether particular services are necessary in order to comply ...

docket:	a2128-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-03-13
status:	unpublished
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700 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a2350-17.opn.html -- rank: 533

... the four-prong best interests of the child test under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), and signed a judgment granting the Division guardianship of ... RIGHTS WAS NOT WARRANTED UNDER THE 'BEST INTERESTS TEST' OF N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(A). A. The Court Erred In Deeming The First Prong ... 103 N.J. 591, 604-11 (1986), and codified as N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a): a. The division shall initiate a petition to terminate ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] In their application, the four factors above 'are not ...

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701 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. W.S.B., III -- rank: 533

... of the best interests test required to terminate parental rights. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Following our review of the trial record, we find ... 103 N.J. 591 , 604-11 (1986), and codified as N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a): The division shall initiate a petition to terminate parental ...

docket:	a3205-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-03-22
status:	unpublished
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702 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. T.L. -- rank: 533

... the Judgment of Guardianship that terminated his parental rights under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). He contends the trial court erred because there was ... had proven each part of the four-pronged test under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). With respect to prong one, defendant 'failed to provide ... Division did not satisfy any of the four parts of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). He contends he was not provided proper or consistent ... that termination of his parental rights would be harmful. II N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) authorizes the Division to petition for the termination of ... K.H.O., 161 N.J. 337, 352 (1999) (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2)). The trial court found credible both the caseworker ... that Judge DeLorenzo appropriately applied the best interest standards under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) in terminating defendant's parental rights. Affirmed. A- ...

docket:	a5548-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-05-08
status:	Unpublished
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703 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. Z.E.R. -- rank: 533

... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] Although Zak does not contest the Division's proofs ... delay in permanence will add to the child's harm. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2); K.H.O. , supra , 161 N.J. at ... which led to the child's placement outside the home." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). Alternatives to termination of parental rights must also ... will not do more harm than good to the child. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). It is not necessary to show that no ... trial court's termination of Zak's parental rights under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Affirmed. 1 Fictitious names are used to preserve confidentiality ...

docket:	a1795-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-11-14
status:	unpublished
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704 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES,1 v. B.C and J.S. and G.R IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF J.E. and I.C.-P minors -- rank: 533

... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a); N.J. Div. of Youth & Family Servs. v. I ... 344 N.J. Super. 418 , 434 (App. Div. 2001) (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2)), certif. denied , 171 N.J. 44 (2002). The ... s progress, development and health; and (4) facilitating appropriate visitation. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(c).] However, DYFS's efforts should be measured not by ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). The focus of this prong is whether the ...

docket:	a3094-10
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-07-11
status:	Published
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705 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. L.H. -- rank: 533

... the Judgment of Guardianship that terminated her parental rights under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). She contends the trial court erred because there was ... had proven each part of the four-prong test under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). With respect to the first prong—harm to the ... rights would do more harm than good for Jack. II. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) authorizes the Division to petition for the termination of ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1) to (4).] A trial court's decision to ... child.' K.H.O., 161 N.J. at 352 (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2)). The court considers 'whether the parent is fit ...

docket:	a4234-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-02-07
status:	Unpublished
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