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931 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. P.K. -- rank: 497

... of the four prongs of the statutory best interests test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), to prove guardianship was in the best interests of ... Division satisfied prongs one and two of the statutory test. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1), (2) (requiring the proof of parental harm caused ... satisfaction of the third prong of the best interests test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3), lacks sufficient legal and factual merit to address ... will not do more harm than good to the child, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4), Judge Nelson balanced the child's relationships with ...

docket:	a5301-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-04-07
status:	unpublished
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932 OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. T.P.B -- rank: 497

... of her parental rights pursuant to the statutory standards in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1. Although not raised before the trial court, defendant also argues ... an order of guardianship under the four statutory prongs in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). We discern no legal basis to disturb the trial ... decide whether termination was warranted under the established criteria in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). The guiding principle in this analysis remains the best ...

docket:	a2425-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-06-21
status:	unpublished
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933 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES V. K.M., SR. NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES V. R.M. -- rank: 497

... abuse or neglect.     On the confirmation of abuse or neglect, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1, on the other hand, requires DYFS to file for guardianship ... of parental rights will         not do more harm than good.                 [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1.] DYFS' discretion to act in those cases is limited, as ... 30:4C-53.3. Also, the "best interests" test under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 requires finding that a delay of permanent placement further harms ...

docket:	a-148-93
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1994-06-22
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citation:	136 N.J. 546
Document Size:	47983

934 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a4892-16.opn.html -- rank: 497

... prongs of the best interest of the child test under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. Specifically, the judge found ... grant a petition when the four prongs set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) are established by clear and convincing evidence. In re ... a child's best interests.' Id. at 348. As codified, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) requires the Division prove: (1) The child's safety ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good.' N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). Termination of parental rights poses a risk to ...

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935 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. P.M and M.M -- rank: 497

... findings on all four prongs of the best interests standard. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). The Law Guardian for the two boys joins the ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] We discern no error. As for the first and ... and enduring emotional or psychological harm to the child[ren].' N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). Matthew's professed readiness to complete recommended services ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good.' N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). The court appropriately relied on Dr. Jeffrey's ...

docket:	a4769-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-05-05
status:	Unpublished
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936 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. S.D.E. -- rank: 495

... regarding each prong of the statutory requirements set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(4), are amply supported by the substantial credible ...

docket:	a2742-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-02-22
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	27264

937 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. T.H. -- rank: 495

... arising out of the parental relationship [that is] cognizable under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1) and (2)." Id. at 380-81. "The second ...

docket:	a6202-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-06-26
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	33053

938 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. M.J. and K.B. -- rank: 495

... N.J. 591 , 604-10 (1986), and as codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1. I. We begin by noting some basic principles. The scope ... circumstances that caused the harm and consider alternatives to termination. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). It is undisputed that DYFS provided M.J ...

docket:	a6329-07
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-10-28
status:	Published
citation:
Document Size:	44595

939 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. E.B. -- rank: 495

... 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:	a2856-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-09-22
status:	unpublished
citation:
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940 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. D.A and S.M. -- rank: 495

... establish all four prongs of the best interests standard under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1) to (4), challenging the court's factual and ... of the 'best-interests-of-the-child [test]' codified by N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). M.M., 189 N.J. at 280. The statutory ... 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,' but ...

docket:	a3713-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-07-12
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	29866

941 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. M.T and J.Z.-T, -- rank: 495

... A-0330-22 2 prongs of the statutory test under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). The Law Guardian asks us to affirm the trial ... the child's best interest to terminate parental rights. Specifically, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) requires the Division to prove four prongs by clear ...

docket:	a0330-22
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-10-05
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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942 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. M.J. and K.B. -- rank: 495

... N.J. 591 , 604-10 (1986), and as codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1. I. We begin by noting some basic principles. The scope ... circumstances that caused the harm and consider alternatives to termination. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). It is undisputed that DYFS provided M.J ...

docket:	a5830-07
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-10-28
status:	Published
citation:
Document Size:	44595

943 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. R.O.1 and A.O and T.A -- rank: 495

... must instead be proven by clear and convincing evidence. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). We reject T.A. and the Law Guardian's ...

docket:	a5598-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-03-03
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	46563

944 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. A.I. -- rank: 495

... of parent rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(4).] As the Supreme Court has explained, these ... child if the parent-child relationship is allowed to persist. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(2). "Harm" includes "endangerment of the child's ...

docket:	a1625-08
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2009-12-18
status:	unpublished
citation:
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945 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. T.L.B. -- rank: 495

... Court's holding in A.W. , codifying the standard at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). See L. 1991, c. 275, § 7. The statute ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] These four factors are not independent of each other ...

docket:	a5311-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-02-20
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	54297