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1081 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. J.R.W. -- rank: 470

... prongs of the best interests test as set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). He found Dr. Singer, Dr. LoBiondo and the DYFS ... termination of parental rights will do more harm than good, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4), the judge found that the children had no ...

docket:	a5677-08
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2010-09-28
status:	unpublished
citation:
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1082 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. V.N.V. -- rank: 470

... the Division had satisfied each of the four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. First, the trial judge ... N.J. Super. 228 , 241-42 (App. Div. 2010) (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)), certif. denied , 205 N.J. 519 (2011).] These standards ... of permanent placement will only add to the harm. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). On this score, we examine the Family Part judge ...

docket:	a0233-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-06-01
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	42920

1083 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. M.C. -- rank: 470

... of the statutory "best interests of the child" test under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Having considered these arguments in light of the record ... Division had demonstrated all four prongs of the termination statute, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), 10 by the required level of clear and convincing ... 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 ...

docket:	a4851-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-02-06
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	73862

1084 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. A.L. -- rank: 470

... 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 ... of the best interest test by clear and convincing evidence, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a); and A-3384-16T3 10 (2) termination of defendants ...

docket:	a3384-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-11-14
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	21682

1085 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. B.M.T. -- rank: 470

... found that the Division proved the four-prong test of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence and therefore terminated the ... the Division did not prove the four-prong test of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), by clear and convincing evidence. We reject this argument as without merit. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) authorizes the termination of parental rights if the Division ...

docket:	a1784-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-04-15
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	61853

1086 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. A.R.R. -- rank: 468

... under the four-prong criteria established by the Legislature in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Specifically, defendants argue the Division did not establish, by ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)] As the Court has made clear, "[t]he focus ... L. , 191 N.J. 596 , 606-07 (2007)). In applying N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), we must also be conscious of the fact that ... proved, by clear and convincing evidence, all four prongs under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). It is clearly in the best interest of G ...

docket:	a4720-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-09-24
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	39638

1087 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. L.S. -- rank: 468

... the factors necessary for termination of their parental rights. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). The father also argues the trial was conducted prematurely ... was clear and convincing evidence of all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Tammy has a long and extensive history of drug ... Division had proved each of the four factors identified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Having reviewed Judge Cavanaugh's legal conclusions, we are ... salient facts developed at trial to the statutory factors in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) to reach a clearly sustainable decision. Having also reviewed ...

docket:	a5125-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-07-21
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	17384

1088 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. A.R.R. -- rank: 468

... under the four-prong criteria established by the Legislature in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Specifically, defendants argue the Division did not establish, by ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)] As the Court has made clear, "[t]he focus ... L. , 191 N.J. 596 , 606-07 (2007)). In applying N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), we must also be conscious of the fact that ... proved, by clear and convincing evidence, all four prongs under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). It is clearly in the best interest of G ...

docket:	a4721-11xx
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-09-24
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	39646

1089 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. V.P.-M and R.M IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF A.M and V.J.P.-M Minors -- rank: 468

... evidence. We also find this argument to be without merit. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) authorizes the Division to petition for the termination of ... 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 ...

docket:	a2430-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-01-01
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	28418

1090 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. B.M. -- rank: 468

... did not satisfy at trial the four criteria required by N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) for termination of parental rights. We disagree and affirm ... the Division had satisfied each of the four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence and terminated defendant's ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] These standards, "neither discrete nor separate . . . [,] overlap to provide ... safe and secure home and in reinforcing family structure. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). The reasonable efforts should be tailored to fit ...

docket:	a3632-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-04-19
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	58215

1091 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. S.L -- rank: 468

... Protection and Permanency (Division) failed to prove each prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence.3 We find no ... kinship guardians. In reviewing a petition to terminate parental rights, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1, as amended, excludes from consideration the harm to a child ... Division met its burden and proved all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 by clear and convincing evidence. The judge gave significant weight ... the best interests test by clear and convincing evidence under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Based on substantial and credible evidence adduced during the ...

docket:	a0498-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-09-20
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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1092 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. M.A.L. -- rank: 468

... prong one of the "best interests of the child" standard, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1, Judge Flynn found that "both [M.A.L.] and [H ... interests of the child standard," set by the Legislature in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).  To terminate one's parental rights, the following four ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).]   These four criteria are not discrete and separate, but ...

docket:	a3975-08
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2010-02-02
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	59656

1093 DIVIAION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. R.L. -- rank: 468

... four prongs of the best-interests-of-the-child standard, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), and that he had ineffective assistance of counsel during ... had satisfied 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:	a3401-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-04-11
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	17861

1094 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. S.S. -- rank: 466

... 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 ... 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-safe against ...

docket:	a2932-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-10-08
status:	unpublished
citation:
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1095 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. M.S. -- rank: 466

... demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). The law guardian supported termination in the trial court ... 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 ...

docket:	a0627-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-02-19
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	26793