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886 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. D.D. -- rank: 504

... 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 ... assessed through application of the four statutory standards contained in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). N.J. Div. of Youth and Family Servs. v ... 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 Division satisfied its burden with regard to prong two. N .J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3) requires the Division to make "reasonable efforts to ...

docket:	a5871-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-04-23
status:	unpublished
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887 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. E.P.A. -- rank: 504

... trial judge addressed each of the interrelated statutory prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 that govern the matter, but she contends that the judge ... forth in this opinion, discussed the four interrelated factors of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 as they applied to Edie and her natural parents, and ...

docket:	a6169-05
court:	njappellate
decided:	2007-10-15
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	58285

888 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. N.F. -- rank: 504

... 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 ...

docket:	a6364-04
court:	njappellate
decided:	2006-04-12
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	69274

889 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. Y.R. -- rank: 504

... by clear and convincing evidence as to both parents. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). With regard to prong one, the judge found that ... AS THE STATE FAILED TO PROVE ALL FOUR PRONGS UNDER N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), THE TRIAL COURT WAS WRONG WHEN IT TERMINATED [MARY ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(4).] We will discuss each prong in turn ...

docket:	a2421-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-06-10
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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890 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. D.D. -- rank: 504

... 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 ... assessed through application of the four statutory standards contained in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). N.J. Div. of Youth and Family Servs. v ... 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 Division satisfied its burden with regard to prong two. N .J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3) requires the Division to make "reasonable efforts to ...

docket:	a5872-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-04-23
status:	unpublished
citation:
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891 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. M.S IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF A.S., M.S and D.J Minors -- rank: 504

... 103 N.J. 591, 604-11 (1986), and codified as N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1: a. The division shall initiate a petition to terminate parental ...

docket:	a5046-07
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2009-10-07
status:	unpublished
citation:
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892 OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. E.R and J.V IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF C.R., a minor -- rank: 504

... proven all four of the necessary criteria for termination under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. Both parents appealed that ... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). We further affirmed the court's determination under ... parents and that "alternatives to termination" had been sufficiently explored. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). However, we remanded the case for further development ... the delay of permanent placement will add to the harm." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). We also instructed the trial court to reexamine ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). Our decision to remand this case for further ...

docket:	a6192-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-09-28
status:	unpublished
citation:
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893 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. D.G and P.G -- rank: 504

... met all four prongs of the statutory best interests test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), by clear and convincing evidence. He found D.G ... 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 ... 20 12 C. Prong four of the best interests test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4), ''serves as a fail-safe against termination even ...

docket:	a2963-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-09-28
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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894 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. Z.K and D.G.F. and P.C.H IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF C.G.K., E.F.K. and A.E.S.K minors -- rank: 504

... s finding that all four statutory criteria for termination under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) were satisfied. Defendant further contends that the trial court ... the children and endangered their ongoing safety, health, or development. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). The proofs also reflect that defendant has been ... home, and that further delay will add to that harm. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). Third, the Division has made reasonable efforts to ... violence counseling, medication monitoring, and a host of other services. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). The trial court reasonably rejected Dr. Katz's ... rights would not do the children more harm than good. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). Defendant contends that the trial judge erred in ...

docket:	a5346-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-03-03
status:	unpublished
citation:
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895 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. C.D. -- rank: 504

... abuse and neglect. That same day, the court, relying upon N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(d) and N.J.S.A. 30:4C-11.3 ... satisfied all four prongs of the statutory "best interests" test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). As to the first prong, the court found that ... of the "best interests" test by clear and convincing evidence. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a); N.J. Div. of Youth & Family Servs. v. A ...

docket:	a5842-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-10-16
status:	unpublished
citation:
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896 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. C.M.K. -- rank: 504

... prongs of the statutory best-interests-of-the-child test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), which provides that, in order to terminate parental rights ... 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 ... that the court "consider[] alternatives to termination of parental rights." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). Prong three "contemplates efforts that focus on reunification ...

docket:	a4367-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-03-24
status:	unpublished
citation:
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897 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:	a4229-07
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-06-16
status:	Published
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898 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a4988-15a4989-15.opn.html -- rank: 504

... by clear and convincing evidence, all four statutory elements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Charles also claims the court impermissibly shifted the burden ... sufficient competent evidence to satisfy the four statutory prong in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). We discern no legal basis to disagree. Finally, we ...

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899 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. H.S. -- rank: 502

... clear and convincing evidence each of the four prongs under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) warranting termination of defendant's parental rights to Jessica ... may be granted if the following four prongs enumerated in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) are established by clear and convincing evidence: (1) The ... 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 ... J. at 348. "[T]he cornerstone of the inquiry [under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)] is not whether the biological parents are fit but ...

docket:	a5130-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-07-19
status:	unpublished
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900 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. F.D. -- rank: 502

... prongs of the statutory best-interests-of-the-child test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(3), as to all five children. Id. at ... do more harm than good.'" Id. at 28-29 (citing N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4)). 2 We did not retain jurisdiction. Id. at ... Division failed to provide adequate services to support reunification. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3) (requiring the Division to make "reasonable efforts to ...

docket:	a4516-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-06-28
status:	unpublished
citation:
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