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781 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. E.D. -- rank: 520

... of proof as to three of the four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). 1 The Division bears the burden of proving the ... aimed at the reunification of the family, as required by N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3) and as directed in K.H.O. , supra ... termination of parental rights not do more harm than good. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). Defendants allege that the placement of the children ... Family Part's decision. In sum, all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) were proven by the clear and convincing evidence standard ... with the two oldest of the seven children. Affirmed. 1 N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) provides that parental rights may be terminated when: (1 ...

docket:	a3354-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-04-13
status:	published
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782 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. N.M. -- rank: 520

... THE STATUTORY CRITERIA OF THE BEST INTERESTS TEST. (A) UNDER N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 CRITERIA, THE DEFENDANT DID NOT HARM D.M.M. AND ... by clear and convincing evidence the standards set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). 3 She entered an order terminating defendant's parental ... 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)). "Concern and efforts by a natural parent after ...

docket:	a0218-09
court:	superior court trial
decided:	2011-02-24
status:	unpublished
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783 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. S.N. and T.G IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF M.N., a Minor -- rank: 520

... four prongs of the "best interests of the child" test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Based on our review of the record and applicable ... the "best interest of the child" test set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). With respect to T.G., the judge found on ... The "best interests of the child" standard set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) is an effort to balance these interests. Ibid. This ... 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 ...

docket:	a3142-14
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	0000-00-00
status:	Published
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784 A-01 OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY,2 v. Y.T.R and H.Q IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF A.M.Q a minor October 23, 2014 -- rank: 520

... Division failed to prove two of the four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. Father contends that the ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] A. Mother does not challenge the court's findings ... bonding evaluation. D. Both defendants challenge the fourth prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). An important consideration under this prong is the child ... properly found that the Division satisfied all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. Defendant's remaining arguments ...

docket:	a2502-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-09-29
status:	unpublished
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785 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. D.T.B. -- rank: 520

... G. raise similar contentions; i.e., that the elements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 were not proven by clear and convincing evidence. We disagree ... and our standard of review are well-settled. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), DYFS must prove that the "best interests of the ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)] A post-trial judgment in a non-jury case ... our review standard against the proofs and the requirements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), we conclude that they support the judge's findings ...

docket:	a2603-09
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2010-12-27
status:	unpublished
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786 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. C.B. -- rank: 520

... seeking the termination of a parent's rights pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), the Division has the burden of establishing, by clear ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1-4).] "[T]h[e]se four prongs are ...

docket:	a5809-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-09-26
status:	unpublished
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787 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a1313-16.opn.html -- rank: 520

... BURDEN OF PROOF AS TO PRONGS THREE AND FOUR OF [N.J.S.A.] 30:4C-15.1(a). A. DCPP DID NOT UNDERTAKE REASONABLE EFFORTS TO EXPLORE ... TO TERMINATION, THE COURT ERRED [IN] FINDING PRONG THREE OF [ N.J.S.A.] 30:4C-15.1(a) [WAS] SATISFIED. D. DCPP DID NOT DEMONSTRATE BY CLEAR ... THE COURT ERRED [IN] FINDING DCPP SATISFIED PRONG FOUR OF [ N.J.S.A.] 30:4C-15.1(a). We disagree and affirm substantially for the reasons set ... 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 ...

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788 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. C.B. -- rank: 520

... seeking the termination of a parent's rights pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), the Division has the burden of establishing, by clear ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1-4).] "[T]h[e]se four prongs are ...

docket:	a5812-11xx
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-09-26
status:	unpublished
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789 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. T.M.J. -- rank: 520

... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] These four prongs are not independent of each other ... 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 ... the court has considered alternatives to termination of parental rights[.]" N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). Provision of services under the third prong "contemplates ...

docket:	a2643-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-01-22
status:	unpublished
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790 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. Y.P. -- rank: 520

... W. , 103 N.J. 591 (1986), as subsequently codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1, and developed in subsequent case law, it terminated the parental ... home. D. DYFS did not prevail on prong four of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) because it did not prove by clear and convincing ... court's finding that the State met prong one of N.J.S.A. 30:4C- 15.1(a) because DYFS failed to show a nexus between Y ... court's finding that the State met prong two of N.J.S.A. 30:4C- 15.1(a) because the psychological testimony is not supported by the ... court's finding that the State met prong three of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) because the services DYFS provided were not intended to ... court's finding that the State met prong four of N.J.S.A. 30:4C- 15.1(a) because DYFS failed to prove that termination of ...

docket:	a3413-07
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2008-11-20
status:	Published
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791 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. N.C.G. -- rank: 520

... was in the children's best interests, as codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(4). Defendant also claims her trial counsel was ... be in the best interests of the child or children.  N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a); F.M. , supra , 211 N.J. at 447-48.  The "best interests" standard is codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), which requires the State to establish the following four ...

docket:	a2720-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-03-22
status:	unpublished
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792 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. Y.C. -- rank: 520

... 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 supported ... proved by clear and convincing evidence all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C- 15.1(a). The judge entered a judgment terminating Yvonne's, James ... rights must be terminated in a child's best interests. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) requires that the Division prove by clear and convincing ... trial court considered alternatives to termination of parental rights. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). Her contention is that placing the children with ... determination that the Division has established all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) with clear and convincing evidence. The record supports the ...

docket:	a1898-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-10-26
status:	Unpublished
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793 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. M.A.D.C. and R.E.C IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF C.M.C a Minor -- rank: 520

... s opinion addressed the standards governing termination of parental rights, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1) to (4), as well as pertinent case law ... The "best interests of the child" standard set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) is an effort to balance these interests. Ibid. This ... 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 interest standard ... inability to eliminate the circumstances causing harm to the child. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). Because of C.C.'s ongoing medical needs ... which led to the child's placement outside the home." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). Defendants contend that DYFS failed to make such ...

docket:	a4260-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-03-22
status:	unpublished
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794 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. E.D. -- rank: 520

... of proof as to three of the four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). 1 The Division bears the burden of proving the ... aimed at the reunification of the family, as required by N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3) and as directed in K.H.O. , supra ... termination of parental rights not do more harm than good. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). Defendants allege that the placement of the children ... Family Part's decision. In sum, all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) were proven by the clear and convincing evidence standard ... with the two oldest of the seven children. Affirmed. 1 N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) provides that parental rights may be terminated when: (1 ...

docket:	a3355-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-04-13
status:	published
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795 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a4164-19.opn.html -- rank: 518

... met by clear and convincing evidence all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). 1 We affirm. 1 On July 2, 2021, the Legislature enacted L. 2021 c. 154, amending N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) pertaining to the standards for terminating parental rights. Specifically, the Legislature amended N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2), to exclude from consideration the harm to a ... as a factor in a termination of parental rights case. N.J.S.A. 30:4C- 15.1(a) now reads as follows: (1) The child's safety ... M., 189 N.J. at 279). The fourth prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4) serves as a ''fail-safe' inquiry guarding against ...

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