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556 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. B.M -- rank: 558

... of the best interests of the child test embodied in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). We affirm, relying on Judge Kareszegi's thoughtful and ... appeal: POINT I THE TRIAL COURT'S CONCLUSIONS PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) WERE BASED UPON A MISAPPLICATION OF THE LAW AND ... considered the proofs required to assess the statutory prongs. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Finding that B.M. failed to visit his children ... with his children, given his absence from their lives. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). He was unable or unwilling to eliminate the ... submit to evaluations, or make himself available for visitation. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). The Division's substantial efforts at reuniting B ... children ultimately failed because he did nothing in response. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). The children are doing well in their ...

docket:	a3250-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-10-01
status:	Unpublished
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557 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. W.B. -- rank: 558

... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] The judge first considered the proofs as to W ... prongs of the statutory best-interests-of-the-child test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Additionally, D.C. argues for the first time on ... K.H.O. , supra , 161 N.J. at 352 (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2)) (internal quotation marks omitted). Both defendants contend that ...

docket:	a4105-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-03-20
status:	unpublished
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558 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a4124-13xx.opn.html -- rank: 558

... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] The judge first considered the proofs as to W ... prongs of the statutory best-interests-of-the-child test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Additionally, D.C. argues for the first time on ... K.H.O. , supra , 161 N.J. at 352 (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2)) (internal quotation marks omitted). Both defendants contend that ...

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559 OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. M.M. IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF N.E A Minor -- rank: 558

... by clear and convincing evidence, all of the criteria in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) for termination of M.M.'s parental rights to ... safety and development have been harmed by the parental relationship. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). M.M. also does not challenge the court ... the delay of permanent placement will add to the harm." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). II. We turn first to M.M.'s ... the home and considered alternatives to termination of parental rights. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). M.M. does not argue that the Division ... her parental rights would not do more harm than good. N.J.S.A. 30:4C:-15.1(a)(4). To meet its burden, the Division need not ...

docket:	a0435-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-10-19
status:	unpublished
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560 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. N.C.S. -- rank: 558

... N.J. 591 , 604-10 (1986), and as codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1. The determination was memorialized in a judgment of guardianship, and ... Div. 2001) . Specifically, the four-prong test set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) requires DYFS to prove: (1) The child's safety ... will not do more harm than good to the child. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). This prong mandates a determination as to "whether ...

docket:	a6236-08
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2010-12-23
status:	unpublished
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561 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. M.R.H. and J.L.R., IV -- rank: 558

... 344 N.J. Super. 418 , 434 (App. Div. 2001) (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)), certif. denied , 171 N.J. 44 (2002). In ...

docket:	a5452-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-06-02
status:	unpublished
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562 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. M.G. and L.G. -- rank: 556

... April 22, 2008 termination of their parental rights pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Guardianship of their child S.G., born January 19 ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] Our task is to determine whether the trial court ... to provide any semblance of "a safe and stable home." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1) and (2). Despite having experienced the loss of ... which led to the child's placement outside the home." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). This requirement contemplates that reunification should be accomplished ...

docket:	a5034-07
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-11-04
status:	Published
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563 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a2271-19.opn.html -- rank: 556

... satisfied all four prongs of the test set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), justifying termination of J.A.'s parental rights. We ... DCPP CARRIED ITS CLEAR AND CONVINCING BURDEN OF PROOF UNDER N.J.S.A. 30:4C- 15.1(a). A. THE TRIAL COURT ERRED IN FINDING PRONG THREE ... grant a petition when the four prongs set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) are established by clear and convincing evidence. In re ... K.H.O., 161 N.J. 337, 347-48 (1999). N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) requires the Division to prove: (1) The child's ... re Guardianship of DMH, 161 N.J. 365, 390 (1999). N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(c) defines reasonable efforts as those reasonable 'attempts by an ... will not do more harm than good to the children. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). This prong does not require a showing ...

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564 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3750a3752-08.opn.html -- rank: 556

... N.J. 591 , 604-11 (1986), and now codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Under that test, the following four prongs must be ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] These four prongs "are neither discreet nor separate. They ... will not do more harm than good as required by N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). DYFS and the Law Guardian for the twins oppose ...

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565 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. L.J.C. and A.J.M IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF C.L.C A Minor -- rank: 556

... credible. The court then proceeded to analyze the proofs under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)'s four prongs. As to prong one, the court ... 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 ... trial court did not err in concluding the Division satisfied N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)'s four prongs by clear and convincing evidence and ...

docket:	a3232-14
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	0000-00-00
status:	Published
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566 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. C.K.H. -- rank: 556

... prove by clear and convincing evidence all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1. Additionally, Cynthia argues that her due process rights were violated ... 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 Family 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 ... K.H.O. , supra , 161 N.J. at 352 (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2)). The inquiry is "whether that parent can raise ... not make reasonable efforts to contact him throughout the litigation. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(c) defines "reasonable efforts," as actions by the Division "to ...

docket:	a2460-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-02-19
status:	unpublished
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567 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. M.G. -- rank: 556

... the statutory "best interests of the child" test pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) and thus terminated K.C.'s and M.G ... N.C. Specifically with regard to the statutory requirements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1, the judge found: It is . . . clear and convincing to me ... the best-interests-of-the-child test, set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)." F.M. , supra , 211 N.J. at 447. The ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] These "four prongs are not discrete and separate, but ... home." F.M. , supra , 211 N.J. at 452 (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3)). The court must consider what steps the Division ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(d). The fourth prong "is a 'fail-safe' ...

docket:	a5240-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-06-03
status:	unpublished
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568 IN THE MATTER OF NOEL DOE, A MINOR -- rank: 556

... terminate the parental rights of Jane and John Doe under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(b), which states, The Division shall initiate a petition to ...

docket:	FG-06-23-10
court:	superior court trial
decided:	2010-08-05
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citation:	416 N.J. Super. 233 3 A.3d 657
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569 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. T.L. -- rank: 556

... instead must be proven by clear and convincing evidence. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c ...

docket:	a5434-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-11-15
status:	Unpublished
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570 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. M.G. -- rank: 556

... the statutory "best interests of the child" test pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) and thus terminated K.C.'s and M.G ... N.C. Specifically with regard to the statutory requirements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1, the judge found: It is . . . clear and convincing to me ... the best-interests-of-the-child test, set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)." F.M. , supra , 211 N.J. at 447. The ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] These "four prongs are not discrete and separate, but ... home." F.M. , supra , 211 N.J. at 452 (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3)). The court must consider what steps the Division ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(d). The fourth prong "is a 'fail-safe' ...

docket:	a5241-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-06-03
status:	unpublished
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