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856 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. R.B. -- rank: 509

... to prove each prong of the statutory "best interests" test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), by clear and convincing evidence. After reviewing the evidence ... or will continue to be harmed by the parental relationship. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). As to this prong, Judge DeCastro found: C ... and delay of permanent placement will add to the harm. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2); accord In re Guardianship of K.H.O ... the court has considered alternatives to termination of parental rights." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). Here, Judge DeCastro found that the Division "exerted ... rights will do more harm than good to the child. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). This prong "serves as a fail-safe against ... omitted). Judge DeCastro's opinion tracks the statutory requirements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), accords with K.H.O. , supra , and In ...

docket:	a1265-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-05-22
status:	unpublished
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857 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. M.B. -- rank: 509

... fourth prongs of the statutory criteria for terminating parental rights, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Principally, however, he argues that the Division failed to ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a); see also A.W. , supra , 103 N.J. at ...

docket:	a0552-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-06-16
status:	unpublished
citation:
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858 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. D.D. IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF J.L.H., Jr. and J.X.H., minors -- rank: 509

... not as strong, that evidence will satisfy the requirement of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4)[.]" Id. at 363. Here, the trial court grounded ...

docket:	a3942-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-12-30
status:	unpublished
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859 DIVIAION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. R.D. -- rank: 509

... the third prong of the best interests test, codified at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), by clear and convincing evidence. Defendant also argues the ... third prong of the best interests of the child standard, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3), by clear and convincing evidence. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3) requires, in pertinent part, the Division to prove ... s progress, development and health; and (4) facilitating appropriate visitation. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(c)(1)-(4).] Whether the Division undertook diligent efforts to ...

docket:	a4818-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-04-04
status:	unpublished
citation:
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860 DCPP VS. E.K. AND C.D., IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF K.L.D. -- rank: 509

... clear and convincing evidence, all four statutory prongs outlined in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). In her thoughtful opinion, Judge Hanlon-Schron concluded that ...

docket:	a3437-22
court:	appellate
decided:	2024-04-12
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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861 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. M.C.K., SR -- rank: 509

... interests of the child warranted termination of his parental rights. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). We disagree substantially for the reasons set forth in ... 103 N.J. at 604-11, is now codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), and requires the State to establish each of the ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] The four criteria are not discreet and separate, but ...

docket:	a5822-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-06-10
status:	unpublished
citation:
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862 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. C.M.B. and H.S.C IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF J.M.S.C A Minor -- rank: 509

... Division. The court then proceeded to analyze the proofs under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)'s four prongs. The court concluded the Division met ... 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 Servs ... trial court did not err in concluding the Division satisfied N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)'s four prongs and terminating defendants' parental rights to ...

docket:	a0528-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	0000-00-00
status:	unpublished
citation:
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863 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. S.R. -- rank: 509

... will not do more harm than good to the child. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] Our Supreme Court has cautioned that these criteria are ... s needs, termination is appropriate. The statutory criteria delineated in [ N.J.S.A. 30]:4C-15.1 has been satisfied, which is the best interests of the ...

docket:	a4687-04
court:	njappellate
decided:	2006-02-21
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	40634

864 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. V.W.W. -- rank: 506

... PRONG OF THE STANDARD FOR TERMINATION AS SET FORTH IN N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 WITH CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE POINT TWO THE TRIAL COURT ... OF THE STANDARD FOR TERMINATION AS SET FOURTH [SIC] IN N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 WITH CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE POINT THREE THE TRIAL COURT ... OF THE STANDARD FOR TERMINATION AS SET FOURTH [SIC] IN N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 WITH CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE POINT FOUR THE TRIAL COURT ... PRONG OF THE STANDARD FOR TERMINATION AS SET FORTH IN N.J.S.A. 30:4c-15.1 WITH CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE POINT FIVE IT WAS PLAIN ... v. A.W. , 103 N.J. 591 (1986), codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1. He concluded that DYFS had clearly and convincingly demonstrated each ...

docket:	a6282-05
court:	njappellate
decided:	2007-04-24
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	51724

865 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. C.P. -- rank: 506

... criteria necessary for a termination of her parental rights. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). As a threshold matter, we note that great deference ... 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 ... Div. 2001), certif. denied , 171 N.J. 44 (2002) (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2)). In a contested action, "the court's function ... s progress, development and health; and (4) facilitating appropriate visitation. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(c).] However, the Division's efforts should be measured not ... 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:	a2759-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-12-17
status:	unpublished
citation:
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866 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. J.C. and S.B.PER CURIAM J.C. and S.B. are the mother and father, respectively, of K.C., now ten years old. They have each appealed from the trial court's judgment terminating their parental rights -- rank: 506

... 1 , 10 (1992). Termination of parental rights is governed by N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). That statute sets out a four-prong test that ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(4).] The Division has the burden of proving ... willing or able to address the harm facing the child. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). “The State must show not only that ... CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE EACH OF THE FOUR PRONGS OF N.J.S.A. 30:4c-15.1, AND, THEREFORE, [S.B.'S] PARENTAL RIGHTS TO HIS SON ...

docket:	a6213-07
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-10-23
status:	Published
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867 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. W.W. -- rank: 506

... PRONG OF THE STANDARD FOR TERMINATION AS SET FORTH IN N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 WITH CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE POINT TWO THE TRIAL COURT ... OF THE STANDARD FOR TERMINATION AS SET FOURTH [SIC] IN N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 WITH CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE POINT THREE THE TRIAL COURT ... OF THE STANDARD FOR TERMINATION AS SET FOURTH [SIC] IN N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 WITH CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE POINT FOUR THE TRIAL COURT ... PRONG OF THE STANDARD FOR TERMINATION AS SET FORTH IN N.J.S.A. 30:4c-15.1 WITH CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE POINT FIVE IT WAS PLAIN ... v. A.W. , 103 N.J. 591 (1986), codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1. He concluded that DYFS had clearly and convincingly demonstrated each ...

docket:	a6283-05
court:	njappellate
decided:	2007-04-24
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	51722

868 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. M.R.G.-M. -- rank: 506

... evidence all four of the prongs of the test in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) for termination of parental rights. After reviewing the evidence ... establishes, by clear and convincing evidence, the four criteria in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). N.J. Div. of Youth & Family Servs. v. G ... or will continue to be harmed by the parental relationship. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). We disagree. Here, the evidence clearly and convincingly ... erred by finding that the Division established prong two of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), which requires the Division to show that "[t]he ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). M.R.G.-M. argues that her parental ...

docket:	a0801-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-10-08
status:	unpublished
citation:
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869 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. W.L IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF S.M.T A Minor -- rank: 506

... of parental rights will not do more harm that good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] These standards are neither discrete nor separate. K.H ... bench opinion, the trial judge determined that prong one of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) was satisfied. She stated: [W.L] has not shown ...

docket:	a3774-08
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-11-12
status:	unpublished
citation:
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870 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3802-16.opn.html -- rank: 506

... in a child's best interests. To obtain parental termination, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) requires that the Division prove by clear and convincing ... judge's finding that the Division met prong one under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). The mother delivered the child after testing positive for ... contends that the Division failed to meet prong one under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) because it did not prove that his incarceration harmed ... the delay of permanent placement will add to the harm.' N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). The relevant inquiry for the trial court is ... the court has considered alternatives to termination of parental rights.' N.J.S.A. 30:4C- - 15.1(a)(3). 'Reasonable efforts may include consultation with the parent ...

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