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706 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. L.M IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF N.M Minor -- rank: 533

... the court has considered alternatives to termination of parental rights . . . ." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). We agree with the trial court that the ... s progress, development and health; and (4) facilitating appropriate visitation. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(c).] "Whether particular services are necessary in order to comply ...

docket:	a2128-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-03-13
status:	unpublished
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707 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. C.M. -- rank: 533

... four prongs on the statutory best interests test contained in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). We discuss those in greater detail below. The judge ... 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 ... made "reasonable efforts to reunite [defendant] with [A.Q.M.]." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(c) defines "reasonable efforts," which consist of actions by the ...

docket:	a5637-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-10-11
status:	unpublished
citation:
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708 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. V.A.L IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF A.M.L -- rank: 533

... 2006, the Division filed a complaint for guardianship pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1. The judge contin­ued the Division's custody of the ... W. , 103 N.J. 591 , 605 (1986), and codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1. As to the first prong regarding a child's health ...

docket:	a0158-08
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-11-16
status:	unpublished
citation:
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709 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. C.C. and M.W IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF T.C and M.C -- rank: 533

... trial to satisfy the best-interests standard, set forth at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Despite receiving many DYFS-provided services over numerous years ... because DYFS did not prove the required statutory elements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. Specifically, C.C. contends ... 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 ...

docket:	a1572-10
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-02-27
status:	Published
citation:
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710 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. T.S. -- rank: 531

... child's test's four prongs, as set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) in order to terminate parental rights. Ibid. The four ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(4).] These four prongs require a fact-sensitive ... supra , 129 N.J. at 25. The fourth prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4) is a failsafe provision against termination even when ... disturb her well-reasoned determinations regarding the four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). For the reasons set forth above and in the ...

docket:	a0524-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-12-16
status:	unpublished
citation:
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711 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. M.T. -- rank: 531

... Division) failed to prove the second and fourth prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. The Law Guardian supports ... R. 1:38-3(d)(12). A-3876-17T2 2 N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) requires the Division to petition for termination of parental ... at trial, made detailed findings as to each prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), and concluded the Division met, by clear and convincing ... s analysis of the facts tracks the statutory requirements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), and comports with applicable case law. See, e.g ...

docket:	a3876-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-03-05
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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712 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. O.F.A. -- rank: 531

... Division had satisfied all four prongs of the statutory standard, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 by clear and convincing evidence. Accordingly, he terminated Olivia's ... the child, courts follow a four-prong standard, codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). This standard allows for termination when the Division proves ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] "These standards are neither discrete nor separate. They overlap ... unable or unwilling to eliminate the harm facing the child. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). The focus of this inquiry is to determine ... or her circumstances, and to consider alternatives to parental termination. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). A court evaluates on an individual basis the ... 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:	a2251-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-06-07
status:	unpublished
citation:
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713 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. K.P. -- rank: 531

... the child, courts follow a four prong standard, codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). This standard allows for termination when the State proves ... 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 ... 161 N.J. at 354. "Reasonable efforts," as defined in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(c), include but are not limited to: 1) consulting and ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). The question under this prong is "whether, after ... not as strong, that evidence will satisfy the requirement of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4)." Id. at 363. "Inherent in the fourth factor ...

docket:	a3337-09
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2011-02-04
status:	unpublished
citation:
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714 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. S.T -- rank: 531

... 103 N.J. 591 , 604-10 (1986), and codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1. The determination was memorialized in a judgment of guardianship. This ... 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 ... circumstances that caused the harm and consider alternatives to termination. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). S.T. does not dispute that DYFS provided ...

docket:	a5165-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-04-08
status:	unpublished
citation:
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715 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. S.R. -- rank: 531

... Division had satisfied each of the prongs set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. A judgment of guardianship was entered the same date. This appeal followed. 3 N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) authorizes the Division to petition for the termination of ...

docket:	a3356-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-01-27
status:	unpublished
citation:
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716 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a2251-11a2253-11.opn.html -- rank: 531

... Division had satisfied all four prongs of the statutory standard, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 by clear and convincing evidence. Accordingly, he terminated Olivia's ... the child, courts follow a four-prong standard, codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). This standard allows for termination when the Division proves ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] "These standards are neither discrete nor separate. They overlap ... unable or unwilling to eliminate the harm facing the child. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). The focus of this inquiry is to determine ... or her circumstances, and to consider alternatives to parental termination. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). A court evaluates on an individual basis the ... 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 ...

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717 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. N.N.M. and L.D IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF A.L.M -- rank: 531

... make the necessary findings concerning all elements of prong three, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3), and specifically whether kinship legal guardianship (KLG) was ... of the statutory 'best interests of the child' test under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. The Law Guardian supports ... rights must be terminated in a child's best interests. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) requires that the Division of Child Protection and Permanency ...

docket:	a2623-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-05-01
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718 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. S.N.H. (deceased and S.L. -- rank: 531

... met by clear and convincing evidence all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). She concluded S.L. harmed, and would continue harming ... UPON [N.H.]'S BEST INTERESTS UNDER PRONG FOUR OF N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), WHICH REQUIRES A SHOWING THAT TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] A. In Point I of his brief, S.L ... could not waive N.H.'s right to child support. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4) 'serves as a fail-safe against termination even ... nurture.'' Ibid. (quoting A.W., 103 N.J. at 610). N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4) is deemed satisfied 'where it is shown that ...

docket:	a3440-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-09-07
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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719 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. O.F.A. -- rank: 531

... Division had satisfied all four prongs of the statutory standard, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 by clear and convincing evidence. Accordingly, he terminated Olivia's ... the child, courts follow a four-prong standard, codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). This standard allows for termination when the Division proves ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] "These standards are neither discrete nor separate. They overlap ... unable or unwilling to eliminate the harm facing the child. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). The focus of this inquiry is to determine ... or her circumstances, and to consider alternatives to parental termination. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). A court evaluates on an individual basis the ... 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:	a2253-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-06-07
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	53465

720 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. K.N. -- rank: 531

... 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 ... N.J. 420 , 447 (2012). The four prongs contained in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) require a fact-sensitive analysis, and "are neither discrete ... K.H.O. , supra , 161 N.J. at 352 (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2)); see also F.M. , supra , 211 N.J ...

docket:	a1844-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-10-17
status:	unpublished
citation:
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