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16 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. T.P. -- rank: 796
... prongs that compose the best interests of the child test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a); New Jersey Division of Youth & Family Services v. M ... court's holding in A.W. , codifying the standard at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). See L. 1991, c. 275, § 7. The statute ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] These four factors are not independent of each other ... 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 threatens ... 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 and ... necessitated removal and placement of the child in foster case. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3); K.H.O. , supra , 161 N.J. ...
docket: a4127-08
court: New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2010-06-28
status: Published
citation:
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17 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. L.M.A. -- rank: 796
... prongs that compose the best interests of the child test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a); New Jersey Division of Youth & Family Services v. M ... court's holding in A.W. , codifying the standard at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). See L. 1991, c. 275, § 7. The statute ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] These four factors are not independent of each other ... 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 threatens ... 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 and ... necessitated removal and placement of the child in foster case. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3); K.H.O. , supra , 161 N.J. ...
docket: a3979-08
court: New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2010-06-28
status: unpublished
citation:
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18 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. B.G. -- rank: 791
... fourth prongs of the best interests of the child test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), by clear and convincing evidence. N.J. Div. of ... afford her 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 ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] See A.W. , supra , 103 N.J. at 604-10 (formulating best interest standard later codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)). These four, often overlapping elements, "provide a comprehensive standard ... health, or development has been . . . endangered by the parental relationship." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1) (emphasis added). Any asserted change in defendants' circumstances ... K.H.O. , supra , 161 N.J. at 352 (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2) ). "Conc ern and efforts by a natural ...
docket: a4001-11
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2013-09-03
status: unpublished
citation:
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19 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. B.G. -- rank: 791
... fourth prongs of the best interests of the child test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), by clear and convincing evidence. N.J. Div. of ... afford her 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 ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] See A.W. , supra , 103 N.J. at 604-10 (formulating best interest standard later codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)). These four, often overlapping elements, "provide a comprehensive standard ... health, or development has been . . . endangered by the parental relationship." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1) (emphasis added). Any asserted change in defendants' circumstances ... K.H.O. , supra , 161 N.J. at 352 (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2) ). "Conc ern and efforts by a natural ...
docket: a3999-11
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2013-09-03
status: unpublished
citation:
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20 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. B.G. -- rank: 791
... fourth prongs of the best interests of the child test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), by clear and convincing evidence. N.J. Div. of ... afford her 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 ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] See A.W. , supra , 103 N.J. at 604-10 (formulating best interest standard later codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)). These four, often overlapping elements, "provide a comprehensive standard ... health, or development has been . . . endangered by the parental relationship." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1) (emphasis added). Any asserted change in defendants' circumstances ... K.H.O. , supra , 161 N.J. at 352 (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2) ). "Conc ern and efforts by a natural ...
docket: a355-11
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2013-09-03
status: unpublished
citation:
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21 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. B.G. -- rank: 791
... fourth prongs of the best interests of the child test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), by clear and convincing evidence. N.J. Div. of ... afford her 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 ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] See A.W. , supra , 103 N.J. at 604-10 (formulating best interest standard later codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)). These four, often overlapping elements, "provide a comprehensive standard ... health, or development has been . . . endangered by the parental relationship." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1) (emphasis added). Any asserted change in defendants' circumstances ... K.H.O. , supra , 161 N.J. at 352 (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2) ). "Conc ern and efforts by a natural ...
docket: a0356-11
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2013-09-03
status: unpublished
citation:
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22 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. R.W. and M.M and L.S. and J.S -- rank: 787
... clear and convincing evidence, any of the prongs outlined in N.J.S.A. 30:4C:15.1(a) as to him, whereas Ria argues the Division's ... addressed whether the Division satisfied the four-prong test under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). 1. The First Prong Initially, the judge concluded the ... judge found the Division proved the first statutory prong under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1. 2. The Second Prong Similarly, the judge found the Division ... met its burden in establishing the second statutory prong under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1, i.e., defendants were unwilling or unable to eliminate the ... Prong Finally, the judge addressed the fourth statutory prong under N.J .S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), mindful 'there [was] no adoptive home on the horizon ... findings, the judge concluded the Division satisfied its burden under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), and she terminated defendants' parental rights. Defendants moved ...
docket: a3037-19
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2022-03-03
status: Unpublished
citation:
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23 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. A.R.S. -- rank: 782
... had proven all four prongs of the best interest standard, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), by clear and convincing evidence and terminated the parental ... BEST INTERESTS CRITERIA. (B) THE DEFENDANT WAS PARENTALLY FIT UNDER N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 CRITERIA. (C) THE DIVISION FAILED TO MAKE "REASONABLE EFFORTS" UNDER ... established that when seeking the termination of parental rights under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), DYFS has the burden of establishing, by clear and ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] See also New Jersey Div. of Youth and Family ... N.J. at 288-89 (citations omitted). 2 A Under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1), DYFS must prove by clear and convincing evidence ... J. 1 , 18 (1992)). In finding the first prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) satisfied, the trial judge stated: The State proved ...
docket: a3775-08
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2009-06-15
status: unpublished
citation:
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24 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. T.U.B. -- rank: 782
... prongs one, two, and four of the termination criteria under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. We therefore vacate the ... to satisfy all four prongs for termination set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). With respect to the first prong of proven endangerment, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1), the judge commented on several things. First, the ... eliminate the risk of harm to Calvin in the future. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). On this prong, the judge again pointed to ... bonding evaluation. Addressing the third prong of the termination statute, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3), the judge concluded that the Division had made ... parental rights would not do Calvin more harm than good. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). In this regard, she expressly concluded that ...
docket: a2565-15
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2017-05-22
status: published
citation: 450 N.J.Super. 210 161 A.3d 132
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25 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. T.A.J and E.S -- rank: 778
... of the statutory 'best interests of the child' test under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing 1 We use initials and ... of the standard for termination of parental rights codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).3 In concluding the Division clearly and convincingly satisfied ... abuse, and housing insecurities' were 'issues of paramount concern.' 3 N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) provides: a. The division shall initiate a petition to ... court erred in finding the Division established each prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). We disagree. Termination of parental rights actions are decided ... four-part 'best interests of the child' standard codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). E.P., 196 A-2746-20 18 N.J ... that drug use during pregnancy does not constitute harm under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1), unless the child suffered from withdrawal symptoms, ...
docket: a2746-20
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2022-04-18
status: Unpublished
citation:
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26 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. K.F and K.S.H -- rank: 769
... its burden of proving each of the [four prongs] of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence.' In reviewing the first ... four prongs of the best interests of the child test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a); accords with our prior holdings in K.H.O ... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship.' N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). '[T]he relevant inquiry focuses on the cumulative ... the delay of permanent placement will add to the harm.' N.J.S.A. 30:4C- 15.1(a)(2). The harm may include evidence that separating the ... psychological harm.' M.M., 189 N.J. at 280 (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C- 15.1(a)(2)).6 6 We are aware that on July ... the Legislature enacted L. 2021 c. 154 § 9 amending N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) pertaining to the standards for terminating parental rights. ...
docket: a2488-20
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2022-03-17
status: Unpublished
citation:
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27 In the Matter of the Guardianship of J.P. and B.P. -- rank: 764
... best interests standards for termination of parental rights found at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1, a kinship legal guardian may only be appointed when adoption ... clear and convincing evidence justifying termination of parental rights under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1, and reversed the trial court, remanding the matter for further ... enrolled in a secondary education program whichever event occurs later." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 establishes the standards, for the appointment of a kinship legal ... best interests standards for termination of parental rights found at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1, one difference stands out: a kinship legal guardian may only ...
docket: a-32-03
court:
decided: 2004-07-27
status:
citation: 180 N.J. 494 852 A.2d 1093
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28 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. S.H.,1 and N.F -- rank: 760
... applicability of the four - prong best-interest standard, codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), as modified by 'the recently amended termination of parental ... failed to prove by clear and convincing evidence pursuant to [N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1] that the parental rights of [defendant] . . . should be terminated' because ... satisfied with respect to termination of parental rights. However, citing N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3), the judge stressed that 'the [c]ourt must ... 21 20 C. The Alteration to the Second Prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) Does Not Express a Presumption Favoring KLG. POINT II ... TO UNCONTROVERTED FACTS THAT ESTABLISH PRONGS THREE AND FOUR OF N.J.S.A. 30:4C- 15.1(A) WERE SATISFIED. A. KLG With the Paternal Grandparents is ... SATISFIED THE FOUR PRONGS OF THE BEST- INTERESTS STANDARD UNDER N.J.S.A. 30:4C- 15.1(A) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE. A. The Division ...
docket: a1666-21
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2023-03-28
status: Unpublished
citation:
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29 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. K.L.W. and P.L.J. -- rank: 757
... s analysis of K.K.W.'s best interests under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(4), we reverse and remand. K.K.W ... the best interests of K.K.W. as defined in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(4). He found that K.K.W. was ... her parents' inability to care for and nurture her thereafter. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(2). The judge was convinced that the Division ... and conditions that led to K.K.W.'s placement. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3), (c). Relying on Dr. Singer's expert opinion ... enduring emotional or psychological harm" if separated from Mrs. T. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). The judge also considered the harm of separation ... of K.K.W.'s need for permanency and stability. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). Under our limited standard of review, we ...
docket: a5178-09
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2011-05-03
status: published
citation: 419 N.J. Super. 568 18 A.3d 193
Document Size: 50758
30 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. K.L.W. and P.L.J. -- rank: 757
... s analysis of K.K.W.'s best interests under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(4), we reverse and remand. K.K.W ... the best interests of K.K.W. as defined in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(4). He found that K.K.W. was ... her parents' inability to care for and nurture her thereafter. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(2). The judge was convinced that the Division ... and conditions that led to K.K.W.'s placement. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3), (c). Relying on Dr. Singer's expert opinion ... enduring emotional or psychological harm" if separated from Mrs. T. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). The judge also considered the harm of separation ... of K.K.W.'s need for permanency and stability. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). Under our limited standard of review, we ...
docket: a5234-09
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2011-05-03
status: published
citation:
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