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871 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. O.S. -- rank: 506

... Protection and Permanency (Division) failed to prove each prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. The Law Guardian supports ... had proven all four prongs of the best interests test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), and that termination of defendant's parental rights was ...

docket:	a2534-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-12-28
status:	unpublished
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872 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. F.M. -- rank: 506

... prongs of the best interests of the child standard under N.J.S.A. 30:4C- 15.1(a). Adam contends the Family Court judge erred in conducting ... Division had satisfied each of the prongs set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. On appeal, Faith argues ... the trial should not have occurred in his absence. 6 N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) authorizes the Division to petition for the termination of ...

docket:	a3893-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-01-07
status:	Unpublished
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873 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. M.Y. and E.Y. -- rank: 506

... 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 ... three prongs of the "best interests" test set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1-3). There is overwhelming evidence supporting the conclusion ...

docket:	a1433-08
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-10-22
status:	unpublished
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874 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. S.W.L. -- rank: 506

... N.J. 591 , 604-610 (1986), and as codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1. II. At the outset, we note our limited scope of ...

docket:	a4732-04
court:	njappellate
decided:	2006-05-01
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	59486

875 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. T.B. -- rank: 506

... that each element of the four-prong test established in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 was met by clear and convincing evidence. We disagree, and ... the best interest of the child standard, as codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1, terminated T.B.'s parental rights. Specifically, as to the ... unfitness and constitutes a continuing harm to the child under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2)." Id. at 353-54. In assessing whether the ...

docket:	a1989-09
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2010-07-09
status:	unpublished
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876 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. M.R.G.-M. -- rank: 506

... evidence all four of the prongs of the test in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) for termination of parental rights. After reviewing the evidence ... establishes, by clear and convincing evidence, the four criteria in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). N.J. Div. of Youth & Family Servs. v. G ... or will continue to be harmed by the parental relationship. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). We disagree. Here, the evidence clearly and convincingly ... erred by finding that the Division established prong two of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), which requires the Division to show that "[t]he ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). M.R.G.-M. argues that her parental ...

docket:	a0801-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-10-08
status:	unpublished
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877 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. W.B., Sr -- rank: 506

... proved, by clear and convincing evidence, all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a): (1) The child's safety, health or development has ... that the best-interests-of-the-child standard codified at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) was met. See R.G. , supra , 217 N.J ...

docket:	a0901-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-11-13
status:	unpublished
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878 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. V.P. -- rank: 506

... four prongs 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 ... the best interests of the child test set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), that there was clear and convincing evidence that Vanessa ... 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 ...

docket:	a6116-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-10-22
status:	unpublished
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879 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. J.C. and S.B. -- 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:	a6181-07
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-10-23
status:	Published
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880 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3802-16.opn.html -- rank: 506

... in a child's best interests. To obtain parental termination, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) requires that the Division prove by clear and convincing ... judge's finding that the Division met prong one under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). The mother delivered the child after testing positive for ... contends that the Division failed to meet prong one under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) because it did not prove that his incarceration harmed ... the delay of permanent placement will add to the harm.' N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). The relevant inquiry for the trial court is ... the court has considered alternatives to termination of parental rights.' N.J.S.A. 30:4C- - 15.1(a)(3). 'Reasonable efforts may include consultation with the parent ...

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881 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. 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:	a6282-05
court:	njappellate
decided:	2007-04-24
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	51724

882 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. W.L IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF S.M.T A Minor -- rank: 506

... of parental rights will not do more harm that good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] These standards are neither discrete nor separate. K.H ... bench opinion, the trial judge determined that prong one of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) was satisfied. She stated: [W.L] has not shown ...

docket:	a3774-08
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-11-12
status:	unpublished
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883 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. M.A.C., JR -- rank: 506

... of Child Protection and Permanency (Division) proved prong three of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. Defendant argues that: (1 ... made meticulous factual findings as to all four prongs 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:	a4746-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-03-07
status:	unpublished
citation:
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884 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3751-14.opn.html -- rank: 504

... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)] See also D.Y.F.S. v. A.W ... factual and legal findings with respect to each prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), and determined the Division met each prong by clear ...

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885 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. J.V. and E.R. -- rank: 504

... when seeking the termination of a parent's rights under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), DYFS has the burden of establishing, by clear and ... 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 and Family ... an end the problems that created the Division's involvement. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2); see also A.W. , supra , 103 N.J ... the Division met its burden of proof with respect to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2) and (a)(4). Specifically, DYFS has failed to ...

docket:	a4110-07
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-06-16
status:	Published
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