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856 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. M.B. -- rank: 509

... fourth prongs of the statutory criteria for terminating parental rights, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Principally, however, he argues that the Division failed to ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a); see also A.W. , supra , 103 N.J. at ...

docket:	a0552-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-06-16
status:	unpublished
citation:
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857 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. D.D. IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF J.L.H., Jr. and J.X.H., minors -- rank: 509

... not as strong, that evidence will satisfy the requirement of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4)[.]" Id. at 363. Here, the trial court grounded ...

docket:	a3942-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-12-30
status:	unpublished
citation:
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858 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. M.C.K., SR -- rank: 509

... interests of the child warranted termination of his parental rights. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). We disagree substantially for the reasons set forth in ... 103 N.J. at 604-11, is now codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), and requires the State to establish each of the ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] The four criteria are not discreet and separate, but ...

docket:	a5822-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-06-10
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	24031

859 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. C.M.S.-G. -- rank: 509

... the Division failed to prove all four prongs of the N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) "best interests of the child" test by a preponderance ... O. , 161 N.J. 337 , 347 (1999) (citation omitted). Under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), the Division can initiate a petition to terminate parental ... which led to the child's placement outside the home. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). Reasonable efforts will vary with the circumstances. F ...

docket:	a1225-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-10-29
status:	unpublished
citation:
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860 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. R.B. -- rank: 509

... to prove each prong of the statutory "best interests" test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), by clear and convincing evidence. After reviewing the evidence ... or will continue to be harmed by the parental relationship. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). As to this prong, Judge DeCastro found: C ... and delay of permanent placement will add to the harm. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2); accord In re Guardianship of K.H.O ... the court has considered alternatives to termination of parental rights." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). Here, Judge DeCastro found that the Division "exerted ... rights will 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 ... omitted). Judge DeCastro's opinion tracks the statutory requirements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), accords with K.H.O. , supra , and In ...

docket:	a1265-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-05-22
status:	unpublished
citation:
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861 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. S.R. -- rank: 509

... will not do more harm than good to the child. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] Our Supreme Court has cautioned that these criteria are ... s needs, termination is appropriate. The statutory criteria delineated in [ N.J.S.A. 30]:4C-15.1 has been satisfied, which is the best interests of the ...

docket:	a4687-04
court:	njappellate
decided:	2006-02-21
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	40634

862 DIVIAION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. R.D. -- rank: 509

... the third prong of the best interests test, codified at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), by clear and convincing evidence. Defendant also argues the ... third prong of the best interests of the child standard, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3), by clear and convincing evidence. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3) requires, in pertinent part, the Division to prove ... s progress, development and health; and (4) facilitating appropriate visitation. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(c)(1)-(4).] Whether the Division undertook diligent efforts to ...

docket:	a4818-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-04-04
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	19158

863 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. S.P. -- rank: 506

... 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 Fam. 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 ... the ruling out of suggested placement resources offered by Tess. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(c) defines "reasonable efforts," which consist of actions by the ... ascertain whether the evidence fulfills the best interests standard of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)." D.M.H. , supra , 161 N.J. at 378 ...

docket:	a0628-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-12-05
status:	unpublished
citation:
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864 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. S.P. -- rank: 506

... 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 Fam. 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 ... the ruling out of suggested placement resources offered by Tess. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(c) defines "reasonable efforts," which consist of actions by the ... ascertain whether the evidence fulfills the best interests standard of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)." D.M.H. , supra , 161 N.J. at 378 ...

docket:	a0631-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-12-05
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	64217

865 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. W.W. -- rank: 506

... PRONG OF THE STANDARD FOR TERMINATION AS SET FORTH IN N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 WITH CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE POINT TWO THE TRIAL COURT ... OF THE STANDARD FOR TERMINATION AS SET FOURTH [SIC] IN N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 WITH CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE POINT THREE THE TRIAL COURT ... OF THE STANDARD FOR TERMINATION AS SET FOURTH [SIC] IN N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 WITH CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE POINT FOUR THE TRIAL COURT ... PRONG OF THE STANDARD FOR TERMINATION AS SET FORTH IN N.J.S.A. 30:4c-15.1 WITH CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE POINT FIVE IT WAS PLAIN ... v. A.W. , 103 N.J. 591 (1986), codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1. He concluded that DYFS had clearly and convincingly demonstrated each ...

docket:	a6283-05
court:	njappellate
decided:	2007-04-24
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	51722

866 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. J.C. and S.B.PER CURIAM J.C. and S.B. are the mother and father, respectively, of K.C., now ten years old. They have each appealed from the trial court's judgment terminating their parental rights -- rank: 506

... 1 , 10 (1992). Termination of parental rights is governed by N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). That statute sets out a four-prong test that ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(4).] The Division has the burden of proving ... willing or able to address the harm facing the child. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). “The State must show not only that ... CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE EACH OF THE FOUR PRONGS OF N.J.S.A. 30:4c-15.1, AND, THEREFORE, [S.B.'S] PARENTAL RIGHTS TO HIS SON ...

docket:	a6213-07
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-10-23
status:	Published
citation:
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867 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. L.J and T.J. and A.P -- rank: 506

... four prongs of the 'best interests of the child' test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Judge DeCastro found Lilly's criminal conviction for cruelty ... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship.' N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). Based on the expert testimony presented by both ... the delay of permanent placement will add to the harm[.]' N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). The judge referenced the opinions of the Division ... home,' establishing the third prong of the best interests test. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). The judge detailed the Division's efforts to ... not do more harm than A-3195-19 9 good.' N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). The judge cited Dr. Stilwell's testimony and ...

docket:	a3195-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-02-12
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	20878

868 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. A.M.P. -- rank: 506

... and convincing evidence the four-prong standard set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).3 After reviewing the record and applicable legal principles ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] 3 A-3485-17T4 incorporate by reference the trial ... written opinion in which it addressed the four factors in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). The father raises various arguments, claiming there was insufficient ... arguments the Division failed to satisfy the four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). After perusing the record, we conclude these arguments are ...

docket:	a3485-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-12-05
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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869 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. T.C. -- rank: 506

... had satisfied all four prongs of the best interests test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). He found that defendant did not demonstrate the ability ... PROOF UNDER PRONG THREE OF THE BEST INTEREST TEST OF N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(A) AS THE DIVISION FAILED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE EFFORTS, SPECIFICALLY ...

docket:	a2999-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-01-27
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	12334

870 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. C.P. -- rank: 506

... criteria necessary for a termination of her parental rights. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). As a threshold matter, we note that great deference ... 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 ... Div. 2001), certif. denied , 171 N.J. 44 (2002) (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2)). In a contested action, "the court's function ... s progress, development and health; and (4) facilitating appropriate visitation. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(c).] However, the Division's efforts should be measured not ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). The focus of this prong is whether the ...

docket:	a2759-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-12-17
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	36492