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436 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. N.W.S -- rank: 581

... of the child' test for termination of parental rights in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). The judge memorialized her decision in a judgment of ... must establish the four A-4032-18T1 8 criteria in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). The criteria 'are not discrete and separate; they relate ... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship[.]' N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). This prong focuses on the negative effect the ... the delay of permanent placement will add to the harm.' N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). In addressing this prong, the court must focus ... the home' and consider alternatives to termination of parental rights. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). The reasonableness of the Division's efforts is ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good.' N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). '[T]he fourth prong of the best ...

docket:	a4032-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-03-31
status:	Unpublished
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437 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. D.M.B. and T.B.L. -- rank: 581

... the parental rights of surrendering parent(s) are reinstated. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1, because he had surrendered all of his rights as to ... that [it] wished to proceed against [T.B.L.] under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 regardless of his voluntary surrender.     [T.B.L.], after being ... court notes that a termination of parental rights as per N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 does create certain significant ramifications that would not exist if ... of the four-part termination of parental rights requirements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 is that the Division must show that [it has] "made ... prior termination of parental rights as to the parents. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(d).     Accordingly, requiring the Division to accept the "identified surrender ... has] the right to proceed as to the termination case. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 states that the Division "shall initiate a petition to ...

docket:	a5075-03
court:	njappellate
decided:	2005-02-15
status:	published
citation:	375 N.J. Super. 141
Document Size:	21437

438 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3275-12xx.opn.html -- rank: 581

... statutory standards for terminating parental rights as set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) (Act). The court entered its order terminating their parental ... of the "best interests of the child" test, codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), by clear and convincing evidence before termination of parental ... convincing' proof."). Specifically, the four-prong test set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) requires the Division to prove: (1) The child's ... s progress, development and health; and (4) facilitating appropriate visitation. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(c).] The emphasis is placed upon the steps taken by ...

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439 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. A.J. -- rank: 581

... 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 Allyce ... 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 ... comments. 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 ... 2004). The Division sought termination based on both on abandonment, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(b), and on the best interests of the child, ...

docket:	a3665-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-12-09
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	25566

440 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. K.J. -- rank: 581

... convincing evidence the four prongs of the best interests test. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). The Law Guardian supports the termination on appeal, as ... prongs of the best interests test, as set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1) to -15.1(a)(4), and determined that ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A . 30:4C-15.1(a).] These four, often overlapping elements, "provide a comprehensive standard ... evidence of harm arising out of the parent-child relationship. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1); see K.H.O. , supra , 161 N.J ... F.M. , supra , 211 N.J. 420 , 452 (2012) (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3)). The emphasis on the third prong is on ... 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 ...

docket:	a0246-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-10-24
status:	unpublished
citation:
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441 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. D.D. -- rank: 581

... court's finding that the State met prong two of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) as D.D. is willing and able to provide ... court's finding that the State met prong four of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) as termination of D.D.'s parental rights will ... proven prong one of the four-prong test contained in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. She noted that when ... 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 ... that the Division failed to prove the second prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) because she "[wa]s willing and able to eliminate ... K.H.O. , supra , 161 N.J. at 352 (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2)). "Concern and efforts by a natural parent ...

docket:	a5415-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-04-18
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	44371

442 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. J.R. -- rank: 581

... statutory standards for terminating parental rights as set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) (Act). The court entered its order terminating their parental ... of the "best interests of the child" test, codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), by clear and convincing evidence before termination of parental ... convincing' proof."). Specifically, the four-prong test set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) requires the Division to prove: (1) The child's ... s progress, development and health; and (4) facilitating appropriate visitation. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(c).] The emphasis is placed upon the steps taken by ...

docket:	a2933-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-05-08
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	66548

443 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. R.H. -- rank: 581

... clear and convincing evidence, the four-prong statutory standard of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) for the termination of parental rights for L.C ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] The four prongs of the best interests standard "are ... A. The first prong To satisfy the first prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), the Division must prove that the "child's safety ... not as strong, that evidence will satisfy the requirements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4)." Id. at 363. "Inherent in the fourth factor ...

docket:	a1317-09
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2010-12-14
status:	Unpublished
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444 Thisopinion shall not "constitute precedent or be binding upon any court." Although it is posted on the internet, this opinion is binding only on the parties in the case and its use in other cases is limited. R 1:36-3 A-0 OF CHILD PROTECTION AN -- rank: 581

... to terminate both Jill's and Charles's parental rights. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). In his 130-page written opinion, Judge Conte made ... s fundamental needs, courts employ a four-prong test under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), which requires clear and convincing evidence that: (1) The ... the four prongs necessary for terminating their parental rights under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). As previously summarized, Judge Conte found clear and convincing ... met the legal requirements for a judgment of guardianship. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a); K.H.O. , supra , 161 N.J. at 347 ...

docket:	a0233-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	0000-00-00
status:	unpublished
citation:
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445 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. J.R. -- rank: 581

... statutory standards for terminating parental rights as set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) (Act). The court entered its order terminating their parental ... of the "best interests of the child" test, codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), by clear and convincing evidence before termination of parental ... convincing' proof."). Specifically, the four-prong test set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) requires the Division to prove: (1) The child's ... s progress, development and health; and (4) facilitating appropriate visitation. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(c).] The emphasis is placed upon the steps taken by ...

docket:	a2934-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-05-08
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	66565

446 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. K.J. -- rank: 581

... convincing evidence the four prongs of the best interests test. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). The Law Guardian supports the termination on appeal, as ... prongs of the best interests test, as set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1) to -15.1(a)(4), and determined that ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A . 30:4C-15.1(a).] These four, often overlapping elements, "provide a comprehensive standard ... evidence of harm arising out of the parent-child relationship. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1); see K.H.O. , supra , 161 N.J ... F.M. , supra , 211 N.J. 420 , 452 (2012) (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3)). The emphasis on the third prong is on ... 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 ...

docket:	a0248-12xx
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-10-24
status:	unpublished
citation:
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447 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. D.C.G. and C.R.S. -- rank: 581

... in the four—pronged standard governing termination of parental rights. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1; see N.J. Div. of Youth and Family Servs. v ... a proper application of the four-pronged best interests standard. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a); see R. 2:11-3(e)(1)(A); N ...

docket:	a3516-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-07-12
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	43717

448 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. D.M.B. and T.B.L. -- rank: 581

... the parental rights of surrendering parent(s) are reinstated. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1, because he had surrendered all of his rights as to ... that [it] wished to proceed against [T.B.L.] under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 regardless of his voluntary surrender.     [T.B.L.], after being ... court notes that a termination of parental rights as per N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 does create certain significant ramifications that would not exist if ... of the four-part termination of parental rights requirements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 is that the Division must show that [it has] "made ... prior termination of parental rights as to the parents. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(d).     Accordingly, requiring the Division to accept the "identified surrender ... has] the right to proceed as to the termination case. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 states that the Division "shall initiate a petition to ...

docket:	a5361-03
court:	njappellate
decided:	2005-02-15
status:	published
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	21413

449 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. S.C. -- rank: 581

... NOT CONSTITUTE CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE OF PARENTAL "UNFITNESS" UNDER N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 CRITERIA. (C) THE TRIAL COURT MISAPPLIED ITS DISCRETION IN FINDING ... four prongs of the best interest of the child test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1, warranting entry of an order terminating parental rights of S ... supra , 103 N.J. at 604-11, was 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).] These four requirements "are not discrete and separate; they ... as strong, that evidence will satisfy the requirement[s] of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4)." K.H.O. , supra , 161 N.J. at ... of the best interests of the child standard, codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), is supported by the substantial, credible evidence in ...

docket:	a5450-09
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2011-02-09
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	43103

450 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. D.C.G. and C.R.S. -- rank: 581

... in the four—pronged standard governing termination of parental rights. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1; see N.J. Div. of Youth and Family Servs. v ... a proper application of the four-pronged best interests standard. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a); see R. 2:11-3(e)(1)(A); N ...

docket:	a3515-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-07-12
status:	unpublished
citation:
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