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181 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENECY v. S.H. and J.H. -- rank: 648

... 1:38-3(d)(12). A-3322-21 2 See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Sarah and James also argue the Division's ... of the 'best-interests-of-the-child [test]' codified by N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). M.M., 189 N.J. at 280. The ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] These prongs 'are not discrete and separate,' but ... to the child.' See L. 2021, c. 154, § 9; N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). Accordingly, any harm a child might suffer ... alternatives to termination of parental rights.'' Id. at 286 (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3)). 'Reasonable efforts depend on the facts and ... circumstances' that led to Alice's 'placement outside the home.' N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). Sarah's contention that the virtual ...

docket:	a3322-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-06-15
status:	Unpublished
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182 OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. E.W IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF K.J. AND J.J minors -- rank: 648

... TO SATISFY BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE THE REQUIREMENTS OF N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1, AND, THEREFORE, [E.W.'S] PARENTAL RIGHTS MUST BE ... to satisfy, by clear and convincing evidence, the requirements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). III Under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), parental rights can be terminated only when the ... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). "The harm shown . . . must be one that ... serious and enduring emotional or psychological harm to the child." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). The second prong focuses on parental unfitness ... K.H.O. , supra , 161 N.J. at 352 (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2)). The inquiry is "whether the parent ...

docket:	a3602-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-03-15
status:	unpublished
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183 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. E.W IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF K.J. AND J.J minors -- rank: 648

... TO SATISFY BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE THE REQUIREMENTS OF N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1, AND, THEREFORE, [E.W.'S] PARENTAL RIGHTS MUST BE ... to satisfy, by clear and convincing evidence, the requirements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). III Under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), parental rights can be terminated only when the ... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). "The harm shown . . . must be one that ... serious and enduring emotional or psychological harm to the child." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). The second prong focuses on parental unfitness ... K.H.O. , supra , 161 N.J. at 352 (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2)). The inquiry is "whether the parent ...

docket:	a2568-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-03-15
status:	unpublished
citation:
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184 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. M.C and C.H -- rank: 648

... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] See also A.W., 103 N.J. at ... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship.' N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). 'Although a particularly egregious single harm can ... the delay of permanent placement will add to the harm.' N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). The judge should inquire as to 'whether ... child.' K.H.O., 161 N.J. at 352 (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C- 15.1(a)(2)). Proof of the harm caused by a ... serious and enduring emotional or psychological harm to the child.' N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). Further, '[k]eeping the child in limbo ... the court [to] consider[] alternatives to termination of parental rights.' N.J.S.A. 30:4C- 15.1(a)(3). The Division must show that it ...

docket:	a3365-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-11-22
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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185 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. V.R. -- rank: 648

... a detailed written statement of reasons addressing each prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), and to identify the factual support relied upon ... of the "best interests of the child" test, codified at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), by clear and convincing evidence before parental rights ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(4).] The four criteria "'are not discreet ... the statutory "best interests" test "in light of amendments to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15," which conforms our statutes to the mandates the Federal Adoption ...

docket:	a0054-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-04-29
status:	unpublished
citation:
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186 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3971-08.opn.html -- rank: 645

... that the Division failed to establish all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a by clear and convincing evidence. K.S. only challenges ... finding that the Division had proved all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 by clear and convincing evidence. As to the first ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a.] These "four criteria . . . are not discrete and separate; they ... of the source of the harm." Id. at 289 (citing N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2); In re Guardianship of R.G.L ... arising out of the parental relationship [that is] cognizable under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1) and (2)." Id. at 380-81 (citing ... placement of the child and in reinforcing the family structure." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1c. Such "reasonable attempts" include: (1) consultation and cooperation ...

docket:	a3971-08
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-12-15
status:	unpublished
citation:
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187 DOCKET NOS. A-1560-11T4 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. S.S. and J.A IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF J.C.S., J.Z.A.-S and Y.R.A.-S minors -- rank: 645

... ANALYSIS. 2. [THE DIVISION] FAILED TO PROVE PRONG ONE OF N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) IRRESPECTIVE OF THE REVERSAL OF THE PRIOR ABUSE ... the child, courts follow a four-prong standard, codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). This standard allows for termination when the Division ... 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 ... unable or unwilling to eliminate the harm facing the child. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). The focus of this inquiry is to ... correct their circumstances, and to consider alternatives to parental termination. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). A court evaluates on an individual basis ... will not do more harm than good to the child. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). This prong "serves as a fail- ...

docket:	a1560-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-11-15
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	61045

188 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3972-08.opn.html -- rank: 645

... that the Division failed to establish all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a by clear and convincing evidence. K.S. only challenges ... finding that the Division had proved all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 by clear and convincing evidence. As to the first ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a.] These "four criteria . . . are not discrete and separate; they ... of the source of the harm." Id. at 289 (citing N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2); In re Guardianship of R.G.L ... arising out of the parental relationship [that is] cognizable under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1) and (2)." Id. at 380-81 (citing ... placement of the child and in reinforcing the family structure." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1c. Such "reasonable attempts" include: (1) consultation and cooperation ...

docket:	a3972-08
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-12-15
status:	unpublished
citation:
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189 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. S.P D.E. -- rank: 645

... proven all four prongs of the best interests standard under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), the court entered an order terminating the parents ... PROVING BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE ALL FOUR PRONGS OF N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), THE STATUTORY BEST INTERESTS TEST FOR A-1362 ... 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 ... amended only prong two of the best interests standard under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by deleting the sentence '[s]uch harm may ... the child.' Compare L. 2021, c. 154, § 9 (current N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2)), with L. 2015, c. 82, § A ... substantial credible evidence. A. The Division, under prong one of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), must prove by clear and convincing evidence ...

docket:	a1362-22
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-10-19
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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190 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. P.D. -- rank: 645

... criteria for termination of P.D.'s parental rights in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). The judge determined that P.D. had harmed ... sought dismissal of the Division's guardianship complaint based on N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.2, which provides that "the final hearing for guardianship shall ... a motion to dismiss the Division's complaint pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.2. P.D. further alleges that his attorney was ineffective ... establishes the criteria for termination of parental rights established in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. In re Guardianship ... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). P.D. asserts that he never abused ... the delay of permanent placement will add to the harm." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). The record shows that P.D. ...

docket:	a5437-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-10-20
status:	published
citation:	452 N.J.Super. 98 171 A.3d 659
Document Size:	57317

191 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. L.H. -- rank: 645

... of the best-interests-of-the-child standard embodied in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). The Division and the Law Guardian disagree and ... the four prongs of the best interests test, codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(1) to -15.1a(4), that: (1) The child ... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship[.]" N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). To satisfy this prong, the Division must ... s conclusion that the Division established the second prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) with clear and convincing evidence. Linda and Gary ... the court has considered alternatives to termination of parental rights[.]" N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). "[A]n evaluation of the efforts undertaken ... and properly found the Division satisfied all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. To the ...

docket:	a4749-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-05-15
status:	unpublished
citation:
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192 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. R.A.B. -- rank: 645

... 161 N.J. at 347. This standard is codified at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) and requires the State to establish each of ... in permanent placement' will further harm the child." Ibid. (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2)). The trial court is required to determine ... s progress, development, and health; and (4) facilitating appropriate visitation. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(c).] Whether the Division acted appropriately must be decided ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). The court must determine "whether a child ...

docket:	a3838-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-06-02
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	62844

193 DOCKET NOS. A-1560-11T4 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. S.S. and J.A IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF J.C.S., J.Z.A.-S and Y.R.A.-S minors -- rank: 645

... ANALYSIS. 2. [THE DIVISION] FAILED TO PROVE PRONG ONE OF N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) IRRESPECTIVE OF THE REVERSAL OF THE PRIOR ABUSE ... the child, courts follow a four-prong standard, codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). This standard allows for termination when the Division ... 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 ... unable or unwilling to eliminate the harm facing the child. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). The focus of this inquiry is to ... correct their circumstances, and to consider alternatives to parental termination. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). A court evaluates on an individual basis ... will not do more harm than good to the child. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). This prong "serves as a fail- ...

docket:	a1561-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-11-15
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	61045

194 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a4918-15a4923-15.opn.html -- rank: 643

... any of the four prongs required to terminate parental rights. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Although the trial judge may have erred in ... it failed to establish each of the four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 by clear and convincing evidence. The United States Supreme ... 1992). 'The best-interests-of-the-child standard codified at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) 'aims to achieve the appropriate balance between parental ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] This four-pronged test is fact-sensitive, and ... 103 N.J. 591, 607 (1986). The first two prongs, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1) and (2), are 'the two components of ... six years, to [T.D.] and [R.C.].' Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3), the court must determine whether the ...

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195 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. M.A. -- rank: 643

... the best interests test for termination of parental rights under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) with regard to both M.A. and M ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] Our Supreme Court has noted that, "The four ... will continue to be endangered by" his relationship with her. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). She contends the Division failed to prove ... unwilling and/or unable to eliminate the harm to Michael. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). She contends that she had her last ... considered alternatives to termination of parental rights, as required by N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). On this issue, M.A. relies upon ... her parental rights will not do more harm than good. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). She contends that none of the ...

docket:	a5217-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-02-24
status:	unpublished
citation:
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