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826 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. S.A and D.V. -- rank: 513

... of the statutory 'best interests of the child' test under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear 1 We use pseudonyms in this opinion ... not inherently believable. In its analysis, the court explained, under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), '[t]he Division shall initiate a petition to terminate ...

docket:	a2332-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-02-28
status:	Unpublished
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827 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. J.D and A.P -- rank: 513

... of the four prongs of the best interests test under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1. The trial court A-3119-19 10 credited the testimony ... DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD. II. To terminate parental rights, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) requires that the Division prove by clear and convincing ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] A trial court's decision to terminate parental rights ... employment and a better education. The third prong 3 of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) requires the State to make reasonable efforts to help ... led to the child's outside placement by providing services. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). Reasonable efforts must consider 'the abilities and mental ...

docket:	a3119-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-03-26
status:	Unpublished
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828 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a4192-11amended.opn.html -- rank: 513

... will have the opportunity, under the criteria set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), to contest the charges of abuse or neglect or ...

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829 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. B.M. and T.B. -- rank: 513

... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship[,]" N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1) -- the court "point[ed] to [Z.B.'s ... B.'s "safety, health or development" within the intent of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1) by consuming sufficient alcohol during her pregnancy with ... itself, does not constitute a harm to the child under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)." In re Guardianship of K.H.O. , 161 ... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship[.]" N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). Consequently, the trial court's erroneous admission of ...

docket:	a5543-08
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2006-03-09
status:	Published
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830 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. J.R. -- rank: 513

... the best-interests-of-the-child test, set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)." N.J. Div. of Youth and Family Servs. v ...

docket:	a5342-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-05-30
status:	published
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831 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a5039-14.opn.html -- rank: 513

... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] Here, the Division proved each prong by clear and ... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). As the family court found, Mother's "poor ... and enduring emotional or psychological harm to the child[ren]." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). Dr. DeNigris testified that the children would experience ... which led to the child's placement outside the home," N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), must be analyzed "with reference to the circumstances of ...

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832 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. M.I.M. and M.T., JR -- rank: 513

... convincing evidence all four prongs of the best interests test. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Mario contends that the Division failed to prove two ... conclusions of law in accordance with the best interests test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Judge Bernstein found by clear and convincing evidence that ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] In this case, the four prongs of the best ... a commenced Title 9 action before bringing an action under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 to terminate parental rights. N.J. Div. of Youth & Family ...

docket:	a5312-13
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-03-30
status:	Published
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833 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. B.M. and T.B. -- rank: 513

... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship[,]" N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1) -- the court "point[ed] to [Z.B.'s ... B.'s "safety, health or development" within the intent of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1) by consuming sufficient alcohol during her pregnancy with ... itself, does not constitute a harm to the child under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)." In re Guardianship of K.H.O. , 161 ... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship[.]" N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). Consequently, the trial court's erroneous admission of ...

docket:	a5542-08
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2006-03-09
status:	Published
citation:	413 N.J. Super. 118 993 A.2d 258
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834 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. T.B. -- rank: 513

... in the best interests of the child, in accord with N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). We affirm. The evidence is outlined in the judge ...

docket:	a4558-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-02-16
status:	unpublished
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835 DCPP VS. J.N.B. AND C.D.R., IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF C.N.-V.R. AND C.D.R. -- rank: 513

... 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 ... the court to consider 'alternatives to termination of parental rights.' N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). 'Reasonable efforts' include, but are not limited to ... s progress, development, and health; and (4) facilitating appropriate visitation. [N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(c).] Courts do not measure reasonableness by the 'success' of ...

docket:	a2849-21
court:	appellate
decided:	2024-06-26
status:	Unpublished
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836 New Protection v. R.A.B. and D.M In of -- rank: 513

... the "best-interests-of-the-child test" set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), namely that: (1) The child's safety, health or ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] "Importantly, those four prongs are not 'discrete and separate ... the requisite harm to D.V.B. under prong one, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). However, it is abundantly clear that both Mother ... finding that the Division met its burden under prong two, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2), but their challenges are meritless. Mother and Father ... Forrest's finding that the Division satisfied the fourth prong, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). However, as Judge Forrest found, D.V.B ...

docket:	a3205-14
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-11-11
status:	Published
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837 STATE OF NEW JERSEY Division of Youth and Family Services v. T.G. -- rank: 513

... harm formed primary proofs of its complaint for guardianship. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1) and (2). It was readily recognized that DYFS ...

docket:	a6187-08
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2010-07-21
status:	published
citation:	414 N.J. Super. 423 999 A.2d 471
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838 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. F.P. -- rank: 511

... Child Protection and Permanency (Division) proved all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. Defendant also contends that ... trial, made detailed factual findings as to each prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), and thereafter concluded the Division met by clear and ... guardianship. The judge's opinion tracks the statutory requirements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), accords with N.J. Div. of Youth & Family Servs ...

docket:	a4533-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-06-13
status:	unpublished
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839 Thisopinion shall not "constitute precedent or be binding upon any court." Although it is posted on the internet, this opinion is binding only on the parties in the case and its use in other cases is limited. R.1:36-3 A-0 OF CHILD PROTECTION AN -- rank: 511

... clear and convincing evidence each of the four prongs in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), and that it would be in the best interest ... In short, Judge Warshaw found that all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) were met. All of those fact findings are supported ... of the legal requirements for a judgment of guardianship. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a); In re Guardianship of K.H.O. , 161 N ...

docket:	a1367-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-01-05
status:	unpublished
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840 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. T.L.M and Y.R.F -- rank: 511

... of the statutory best interests of the child test under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), that certain documents were improperly admitted under N.J ... the four prongs of the best interests standard articulated in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). We conclude there is substantial credible evidence in the ... and convincing evidence the four statutory elements set out in N.J.S.A. 30:4C- 15.1(a). The factors often overlap. M.M., 189 N.J ...

docket:	a3704-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-02-18
status:	Unpublished
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