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841 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. T.L.M and Y.R.F -- rank: 511

... of the statutory best interests of the child test under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), that certain documents were improperly admitted under N.J ... the four prongs of the best interests standard articulated in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). We conclude there is substantial credible evidence in the ... and convincing evidence the four statutory elements set out in N.J.S.A. 30:4C- 15.1(a). The factors often overlap. M.M., 189 N.J ...

docket:	a3704-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-02-18
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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842 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: 511

... clear and convincing evidence each of the four prongs in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), and that it would be in the best interest ... In short, Judge Warshaw found that all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) were met. All of those fact findings are supported ... of the legal requirements for a judgment of guardianship. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a); In re Guardianship of K.H.O. , 161 N ...

docket:	a1367-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-01-05
status:	unpublished
citation:
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843 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. L.M.1 IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF E.M Minor -- rank: 511

... Judge Freid found that pursuant to the standard established in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), the Division presented clear and convincing evidence that it ... evidence showing the Division satisfied the four-prong criteria in N.J.S.A. 30:4C- 15.1(a), warranting the termination of defendant's parental rights. After ... the evidence presented at trial, applying the statutory standards in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) and mindful of the Supreme Court's admonition that ...

docket:	a4941-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-01-05
status:	unpublished
citation:
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844 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. M.M.B. -- rank: 511

... best interests, following the four-prong test set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1. Regarding the first prong, the trial court recounted the history ... 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 ...

docket:	a2034-08
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-10-27
status:	unpublished
citation:
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845 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. M.M.B. -- rank: 511

... best interests, following the four-prong test set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1. Regarding the first prong, the trial court recounted the history ... 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 ...

docket:	a3359-07
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-10-27
status:	Published
citation:
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846 New Protection v. J.W. -- rank: 511

... satisfied the four prongs of the test set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), and that termination of M.J.H.'s parental ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] The four prongs "are not discrete and separate; they ... AND CONVINCING PROOF SUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE FOUR PRONGS OF N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). A. THE COURT MISAPPLIED THE PREVAILING LEGAL STANDARDS AND ... COURT ERRED IN FINDING THAT ALL FOUR PRONGS OF THE N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) TEST FOR THE TERMINATION OF J.W.'S PARENTAL ...

docket:	a1406-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-11-24
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	34494

847 OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. E.I.M.T. and A.B IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF W.J.B and B.D.B Minors -- rank: 511

... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] "The statute requires that the State demonstrate harm to ... prongs of the best interests test, as set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), by clear and convincing evidence. With regard to the ... sufficient to satisfy each of the four statutory factors under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). We therefore affirm substantially for the reasons stated by ...

docket:	a0265-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-10-26
status:	unpublished
citation:
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848 OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. E.I.M.T. and A.B IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF W.J.B and B.D.B Minors -- rank: 511

... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] "The statute requires that the State demonstrate harm to ... prongs of the best interests test, as set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), by clear and convincing evidence. With regard to the ... sufficient to satisfy each of the four statutory factors under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). We therefore affirm substantially for the reasons stated by ...

docket:	a0373-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-10-26
status:	unpublished
citation:
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849 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. Z.A IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF A.H.A a minor -- rank: 511

... 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 ... 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 against ... not as strong, that evidence will satisfy the requirement of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4) that termination of parental rights will not do ...

docket:	a2583-11
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-05-15
status:	Published
citation:
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850 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. Y.M. -- rank: 511

... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a); N.J. Div. of Youth & Family Servs. v. I ... Judge George E. Sabbath carefully considered the criteria established in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) and cited adequate, substantial evidence in the record in ... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship[.]" N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). Defendant argues there was insufficient proof that she ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good[,]" N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4), focuses on whether "the child will suffer a ...

docket:	a2179-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-01-10
status:	unpublished
citation:
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851 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. F.P. -- rank: 511

... Child Protection and Permanency (Division) proved all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. Defendant also contends that ... trial, made detailed factual findings as to each prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), and thereafter concluded the Division met by clear and ... guardianship. The judge's opinion tracks the statutory requirements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), accords with N.J. Div. of Youth & Family Servs ...

docket:	a4533-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-06-13
status:	unpublished
citation:
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852 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. K.M.R. -- rank: 509

... all four prongs of the best interests standard embodied in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. She asserts that the ... light of the record and applicable legal standards, we affirm. 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 ... guardianship. 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:	a4651-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-06-17
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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853 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. C.D.C. -- rank: 509

... D.C.'s parental rights to A.E.G. under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). (D) There was insufficient evidence in the record ... Division) satisfied the four prongs of the best interests test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), as to Alan and Kate. 3 We owe deference ... two of the best interests test, are without merit. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1), -15.1(a)(2). A parent's "inability ...

docket:	a2086-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-01-14
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	19722

854 DCPP VS. E.K. AND C.D., IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF K.L.D. -- rank: 509

... clear and convincing evidence, all four statutory prongs outlined in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). In her thoughtful opinion, Judge Hanlon-Schron concluded that ...

docket:	a3437-22
court:	appellate
decided:	2024-04-12
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	10986

855 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. C.M.B. and H.S.C IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF J.M.S.C A Minor -- rank: 509

... Division. The court then proceeded to analyze the proofs under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)'s four prongs. The court concluded the Division met ... 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 and terminating defendants' parental rights to ...

docket:	a0528-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	0000-00-00
status:	unpublished
citation:
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