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766 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. S.S.C and A.A.F.D. -- rank: 522

... and conclusions of law regarding the four statutory prongs under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). He found the testimony presented by the Division caseworkers ... J.S.A. 30:4C-15(c) and elaborated 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).] A-3687-19 18 The Division must prove each ... court's thorough findings regarding prongs one and two under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Judge Wright found Sam's parenting was 'inconsistent, neglectful ...

docket:	a3687-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-11-22
status:	Unpublished
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767 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. S.L.P IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF K.F.S.P Minor -- rank: 522

... prove by clear and convincing evidence the four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1, and thus the court erred in terminating her parental rights ... of the four prongs of the best interests standard of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1. Although acknowledging that S.L.P. was a "truly blameless ... home," and to consider alternatives to termination of parental rights. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). Whether the Division has fulfilled this obligation is ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). Although we have held that comparative bonding evaluations ...

docket:	a3277-12
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-03-03
status:	Published
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768 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. D.A and B.J., JR IN THE MATTER OF GUARDIANSHIP OF A.C.J A minor -- rank: 522

... the best interests of A.C.J., as codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(4). Specifically, defendant argues that the Division failed ... which led to the child's placement outside the home," N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3), or that terminating his parental rights would not do more harm than good. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). Substantially for the reasons explained by Judge Linda ... parental rights is in the best interests of the child.  N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a); F.M. , supra , 211 N.J. at 447-48 ... 505-06 (2004).  The best-interests standard is codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), which requires that the State establish four factors: (1 ... in A.C.J.'s best interests, as codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) and explained in our case law. Judge Baxter' ...

docket:	a4647-12
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-02-19
status:	Published
citation:
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769 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. L.A.I. -- rank: 522

... by clear and convincing evidence that all four prongs under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) were met. II. We start by recognizing the established ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] These factors relate to each other and overlap; they ... rights must also be considered under the third prong analysis. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). Placements with relatives obviate the need for termination ...

docket:	a0598-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-11-15
status:	unpublished
citation:
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770 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. C.D and L.E IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF L.D.E-D., minor -- rank: 522

... parental rights and the State's parens patriae responsibility. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a); N.J. Div. of Youth & Family Servs. v. A ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] Defendant has not briefed and therefore does not contest ... and whether there are "alternatives to termination of parental rights[.]" N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). Defendant does not contest the finding that the ... his parental rights will not do more harm than good. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). The question to be addressed under the fourth ...

docket:	a1547-14
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	0000-00-00
status:	Published
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771 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. T.M.T. -- rank: 522

... the first three prongs of the best interest tests under [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)] by clear and convincing evidence as to all three ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(4).] Each prong must be proven by the ...

docket:	a4777-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-10-23
status:	unpublished
citation:
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772 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. J.S. -- rank: 522

... TERMINATION IS NOT WARRANTED UNDER THE STRICT STANDARDS CODIFIED AT N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). POINT II EVEN DISREGARDING G.L. , THE TRIAL COURT ... THE DIVISION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE HARM WITHIN THE MEANING OF N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1), PARTICULARLY WHERE THERE IS NO SHOWING THAT THE ... THAT THE DIVISION EXERCISED REASONABLE EFFORTS WITHIN THE MEANING OF N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3) WHERE THE DIVISION FAILED TO RESPOND TO JS ... 103 N.J. 591 , 604-11 (1986), and codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), requires the Division to establish each of the following ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] In the present matter, testimony was taken on March ...

docket:	A0627-07
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2008-05-08
status:	unpublished
citation:
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773 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. Y.P. -- rank: 520

... W. , 103 N.J. 591 (1986), as subsequently codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1, and developed in subsequent case law, it terminated the parental ... home. D. DYFS did not prevail on prong four of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) because it did not prove by clear and convincing ... court's finding that the State met prong one of N.J.S.A. 30:4C- 15.1(a) because DYFS failed to show a nexus between Y ... court's finding that the State met prong two of N.J.S.A. 30:4C- 15.1(a) because the psychological testimony is not supported by the ... court's finding that the State met prong three of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) because the services DYFS provided were not intended to ... court's finding that the State met prong four of N.J.S.A. 30:4C- 15.1(a) because DYFS failed to prove that termination of ...

docket:	a3411-07
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2008-11-20
status:	Published
citation:	198 N.J. 317
Document Size:	26274

774 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. D.T.B. -- rank: 520

... G. raise similar contentions; i.e., that the elements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 were not proven by clear and convincing evidence. We disagree ... and our standard of review are well-settled. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), DYFS must prove that the "best interests of the ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)] A post-trial judgment in a non-jury case ... our review standard against the proofs and the requirements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), we conclude that they support the judge's findings ...

docket:	a2603-09
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2010-12-27
status:	unpublished
citation:
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775 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. S.N. and T.G IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF M.N., a Minor -- rank: 520

... four prongs of the "best interests of the child" test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Based on our review of the record and applicable ... the "best interest of the child" test set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). With respect to T.G., the judge found on ... The "best interests of the child" standard set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) is an effort to balance these interests. Ibid. This ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] "The four criteria enumerated in the best interests standard ...

docket:	a3142-14
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	0000-00-00
status:	Published
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776 A-01 OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY,2 v. Y.T.R and H.Q IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF A.M.Q a minor October 23, 2014 -- rank: 520

... Division failed to prove two of the four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. Father contends that the ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] A. Mother does not challenge the court's findings ... bonding evaluation. D. Both defendants challenge the fourth prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). An important consideration under this prong is the child ... properly found that the Division satisfied all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. Defendant's remaining arguments ...

docket:	a2503-12xx
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-09-29
status:	unpublished
citation:
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777 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. M.A.D.C. and R.E.C IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF C.M.C a Minor -- rank: 520

... s opinion addressed the standards governing termination of parental rights, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1) to (4), as well as pertinent case law ... The "best interests of the child" standard set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) is an effort to balance these interests. Ibid. This ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] "The four criteria enumerated in the best interest standard ... inability to eliminate the circumstances causing harm to the child. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). Because of C.C.'s ongoing medical needs ... which led to the child's placement outside the home." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). Defendants contend that DYFS failed to make such ...

docket:	a4260-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-03-22
status:	unpublished
citation:
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778 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. E.D. -- rank: 520

... of proof as to three of the four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). 1 The Division bears the burden of proving the ... aimed at the reunification of the family, as required by N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3) and as directed in K.H.O. , supra ... termination of parental rights not do more harm than good. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). Defendants allege that the placement of the children ... Family Part's decision. In sum, all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) were proven by the clear and convincing evidence standard ... with the two oldest of the seven children. Affirmed. 1 N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) provides that parental rights may be terminated when: (1 ...

docket:	a3355-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-04-13
status:	published
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779 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3697-18.opn.html -- rank: 520

... best interest of the child test as set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C- 15.1(a). In addition, Rick argues that the trial judge impermissibly ... rights must be terminated in the child's best interests. N.J.S.A. 30:4C- - 15.1(a) requires that the Division prove by clear and convincing ...

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780 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. C.B. -- rank: 520

... seeking the termination of a parent's rights pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), the Division 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)(1-4).] "[T]h[e]se four prongs are ...

docket:	a5809-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-09-26
status:	unpublished
citation:
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