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676 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. D.J.H., SR IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF D.J.H., JR., a minor -- rank: 538

... interests") standard governs this balance and has been codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1. Ibid. Pursuant to that statutory standard, in an action by ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(4).] These "four criteria . . . are not discrete and ... Div. 2001), certif. denied , 171 N.J. 44 (2002) (citing N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1. The focus "is not whether a biological mother or father ...

docket:	a6030-07
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2009-07-07
status:	unpublished
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677 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. S.H. -- rank: 538

... evidence the four-prong, best interests standard set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). He entered an order terminating defendants' parental rights to ... 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 ... ascertain whether the evidence fulfills the best interests standard of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)."). Regarding C.H., there was ample proof, other than ... K.H.O. , supra , 161 N.J. at 352 (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2)). Although the second prong focuses more on "parental ...

docket:	a0414-09
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2010-07-19
status:	unpublished
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678 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. -- rank: 538

... all four prongs of the best interest test codified at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(4), thereby warranting termination of defendant's parental ... VII DYFS FAILED TO PROVE ALL OF THE ELEMENTS OF N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1. a. DYFS Failed To Prove Harm To [Brian]. b. K ... been made. [ Id. at 279 (internal quotations and citations omitted).] N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) sets forth the four elements DYFS must establish by ... of parent rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] These statutory standards provide "an integrated multi-element test ...

docket:	a0354-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-03-10
status:	unpublished
citation:
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679 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. A.J. -- rank: 538

... AND CONVINCING PROOF SUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE FOUR PRONGS OF N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(A). A . The Division Did Not Prove By Clear And ... parental rights will not do more harm than good.[ 4 ] [ 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 ... parents also supports the court's prong two decision. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2) (stating harm "may include evidence that separating the ... necessitated removal and placement of the child in foster care. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3); K.H.O. , supra , 161 N.J. at ... the family of the child's progress, and visitation facilitation. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(c). Those efforts depend upon the facts and circumstances ...

docket:	a0365-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-09-16
status:	unpublished
citation:
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680 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. T.M IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF T.T.M a Minor -- rank: 538

... of the statutory criteria for termination of parental rights in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). The court accordingly entered an order terminating T.M ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] "The four criteria enumerated in the best interests standard ... health or development was harmed by his relationship with her. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). She maintains that there was no evidence that ... unable or unwilling to eliminate the harm facing the child. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). T.M. contends that the judge's finding ... delay in a permanent placement will further harm the child. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). The trial court noted that it had previously ... her parental rights will not do more harm than good. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). Again, we disagree. As Dr. Loving explained, ...

docket:	a6122-12
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-06-20
status:	Published
citation:
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681 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 OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. L.C and J.T IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF H.E.T Mino -- rank: 538

... Division) satisfied the four prongs of the best interests test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). We owe deference to Judge Yablonsky's decision, unless ... two of the best interests test clearly lack merit. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1), -15.1(a)(2). A parent's 'inability ... three of the best interests test similarly lack merit. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). The third prong 'contemplates efforts that focus on ... four of the best interests test also lacks merit. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). As explained by our Supreme Court: When a ...

docket:	a1653-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-10-30
status:	unpublished
citation:
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682 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. A.B and J.B -- rank: 538

... and convincingly satisfied the four- factor best interests test of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Under the first prong of the test, Judge Suh ... 103 N.J. 591, 604–11 (1986), and codified by N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a): a. The division shall initiate a petition to terminate ...

docket:	a1083-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-04-26
status:	Unpublished
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683 New Protection v. A.J.P. -- rank: 538

... the "best-interests-of-the-child test" set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), namely that: (1) The child's safety, health or ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] "Importantly, those four prongs are not 'discrete and separate ... the requisite harm to J.M.P. under prong one, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1), arguing that her parental rights were terminated solely ... Division has made reasonable efforts to provide services, respectively. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2), (3). Finally, Mother challenges Judge Waldman's finding that the Division satisfied the fourth prong, N.J.S.A. 30:4C:15.1(a)(4). Mother does not challenge Dr. Brandwein's conclusion ...

docket:	a4966-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-05-23
status:	unpublished
citation:
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684 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. L.O. -- rank: 538

... 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 604 ...

docket:	a2015-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-10-31
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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685 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. M.W. -- rank: 538

... through four 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 ... that Jenny could adopt her. The judge concluded that, under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), the Division had proven its case by clear and ... 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 ... rights. 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 ... used as a defense to termination of parental rights under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3)." N.J. Div. of Youth & Family Servs. ...

docket:	a4905-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-04-04
status:	unpublished
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686 DCPP VS. S.B., IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF P.A.B. -- rank: 538

... 2 four prongs of the best interests standard embodied in N.J.S.A. 30:4C- -15.1(a), and the termination decision was the direct result of ... Judge Bernadette DeCastro's comprehensive and well-reasoned written decision. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) requires the Division to petition for termination of parental ... at trial, made copious findings as to each prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), and concluded that the Division met, by clear and ... interests. The judge's opinion tracks the statutory requirements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) and comports with applicable case law. See, e.g ...

docket:	a2854-22
court:	appellate
decided:	2024-05-03
status:	Unpublished
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687 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. J.D. -- rank: 538

... rights would not do her children more harm than good. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3)-(4). She does not claim the trial court ... that she is unwilling or unable to eliminate the harm. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(2). The Division and the children's Law ... parental rights is in the best interests of her children. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(4). We agree and affirm for the reasons ... conclusion that termination is in the children's best interests. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(4). There is no question that the judgment ...

docket:	a5400-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-05-14
status:	unpublished
citation:
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688 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3111-06.opn.html -- rank: 538

... TEST FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AS SET FORTH IN N.J.S.A. 30:4c-15.1(a). POINT III . THE APPELLATE DIVISION IS NOT REQUIRED TO ...

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689 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. E.F.M -- rank: 536

... prongs of the best-interests-of-the-child test under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Specifically, the court made clear that it was not ... THE LAW IN DISMISSING THE ALTERNATIVE OF KINSHIP LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) authorizes the termination of parental rights if the Division ... 417 N.J. Super. 228 , 244 (App. Div. 2010) (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2)), certif. denied sub nom. N.J. Dep't ... the court has considered alternatives to termination of parental rights." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). "Reasonable efforts" refers to "attempts by an agency ... placement of the child and in reinforcing the family structure." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(c). Such efforts include but are not limited to: (1 ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). This prong "serves as a fail-safe ...

docket:	a5247-11
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-04-09
status:	Published
citation:
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690 DYFS v. T.H. -- rank: 536

... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] In I n the Matter of Guardianship of K ...

docket:	a6485-05
court:	njappellate
decided:	2007-08-10
status:	unpublished
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