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871 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. M.Y. and E.Y. -- rank: 506

... 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 overlap ... three prongs of the "best interests" test set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1-3). There is overwhelming evidence supporting the conclusion ...

docket:	a1433-08
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-10-22
status:	unpublished
citation:
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872 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. O.S. -- rank: 506

... Protection and Permanency (Division) failed to prove each prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. The Law Guardian supports ... had proven all four prongs of the best interests test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), and that termination of defendant's parental rights was ...

docket:	a2534-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-12-28
status:	unpublished
citation:
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873 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. S.P. -- rank: 506

... 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 Fam. Servs. v ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] See also In re Guardianship of K.H.O ... the ruling out of suggested placement resources offered by Tess. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(c) defines "reasonable efforts," which consist of actions by the ... ascertain whether the evidence fulfills the best interests standard of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)." D.M.H. , supra , 161 N.J. at 378 ...

docket:	a0631-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-12-05
status:	unpublished
citation:
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874 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. M.A.C., JR -- rank: 506

... of Child Protection and Permanency (Division) proved prong three of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. Defendant argues that: (1 ... made meticulous factual findings as to all four prongs 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:	a4746-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-03-07
status:	unpublished
citation:
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875 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. T.C. -- rank: 506

... had satisfied all four prongs of the best interests test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). He found that defendant did not demonstrate the ability ... PROOF UNDER PRONG THREE OF THE BEST INTEREST TEST OF N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(A) AS THE DIVISION FAILED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE EFFORTS, SPECIFICALLY ...

docket:	a2999-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-01-27
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	12334

876 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. L.J and T.J. and A.P -- rank: 506

... four prongs of the 'best interests of the child' test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Judge DeCastro found Lilly's criminal conviction for cruelty ... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship.' N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). Based on the expert testimony presented by both ... the delay of permanent placement will add to the harm[.]' N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). The judge referenced the opinions of the Division ... home,' establishing the third prong of the best interests test. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). The judge detailed the Division's efforts to ... not do more harm than A-3195-19 9 good.' N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). The judge cited Dr. Stilwell's testimony and ...

docket:	a3195-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-02-12
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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877 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. A.M.P. -- rank: 506

... and convincing evidence the four-prong standard set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).3 After reviewing the record and applicable legal principles ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] 3 A-3485-17T4 incorporate by reference the trial ... written opinion in which it addressed the four factors in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). The father raises various arguments, claiming there was insufficient ... arguments the Division failed to satisfy the four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). After perusing the record, we conclude these arguments are ...

docket:	a3485-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-12-05
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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878 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. V.P. -- rank: 506

... four prongs of the best interests of the child test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). The Law Guardian supports termination and urges us to ... the best interests of the child test set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), that there was clear and convincing evidence that Vanessa ... 279-80 (2007). When seeking termination of parental rights under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), the Division has the burden of establishing by clear ... rights. The first prong of the best interests test under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1) requires us to "determine whether the 'child's ... relationship.'" M.M. , supra , 189 N.J. at 281 (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)); see also In re Guardianship of D.M ...

docket:	a6116-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-10-22
status:	unpublished
citation:
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879 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. T.B. -- rank: 506

... that each element of the four-prong test established in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 was met by clear and convincing evidence. We disagree, and ... the best interest of the child standard, as codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1, terminated T.B.'s parental rights. Specifically, as to the ... unfitness and constitutes a continuing harm to the child under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2)." Id. at 353-54. In assessing whether the ...

docket:	a1989-09
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2010-07-09
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	57733

880 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. S.P. -- rank: 506

... 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 Fam. Servs. v ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] See also In re Guardianship of K.H.O ... the ruling out of suggested placement resources offered by Tess. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(c) defines "reasonable efforts," which consist of actions by the ... ascertain whether the evidence fulfills the best interests standard of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)." D.M.H. , supra , 161 N.J. at 378 ...

docket:	a0628-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-12-05
status:	unpublished
citation:
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881 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. J.C. and S.B. -- 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:	a6181-07
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-10-23
status:	Published
citation:
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882 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. W.B., Sr -- rank: 506

... proved, by clear and convincing evidence, all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a): (1) The child's safety, health or development has ... that the best-interests-of-the-child standard codified at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) was met. See R.G. , supra , 217 N.J ...

docket:	a0901-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-11-13
status:	unpublished
citation:
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883 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. F.M. -- rank: 506

... prongs of the best interests of the child standard under N.J.S.A. 30:4C- 15.1(a). Adam contends the Family Court judge erred in conducting ... Division had satisfied each of the prongs set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. On appeal, Faith argues ... the trial should not have occurred in his absence. 6 N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) authorizes the Division to petition for the termination of ...

docket:	a3893-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-01-07
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	23817

884 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. S.W.L. -- rank: 506

... N.J. 591 , 604-610 (1986), and as codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1. II. At the outset, we note our limited scope of ...

docket:	a4732-04
court:	njappellate
decided:	2006-05-01
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	59486

885 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a4988-15a4989-15.opn.html -- rank: 504

... by clear and convincing evidence, all four statutory elements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Charles also claims the court impermissibly shifted the burden ... sufficient competent evidence to satisfy the four statutory prong in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). We discern no legal basis to disagree. Finally, we ...

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