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946 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. M.S. a -- rank: 493

... in Jane's best interest because all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) had been proven by clear and convincing evidence. Defendant ... CARE FOR THE CHILD BUT ABJECTLY IGNORED BY DCPP. II. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) authorizes the Division to petition for the termination of ... the trial judge appropriately applied the best interests standards under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 in terminating Mona's parental rights. A-5292-17T3 16 ...

docket:	a5292-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-02-13
status:	Unpublished
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947 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. T.A. -- rank: 493

... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A . 30:4C-15.1(a).] Defendant T.A. (Theresa) appeals from the Family Part ... 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 ... 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 ... 11-3(e)(1)(E). We add only the following. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(c) defines "reasonable efforts," as actions "to assist the parents ...

docket:	a2631-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-03-08
status:	unpublished
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948 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. N.T. -- rank: 493

... proof as to any of the four necessary prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). 3 We disagree and affirm the Family Part's ... hesitation in concluding that the third and fourth prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) were amply proven by the evidence at the guardianship ... of Child Protection and Permanency. L. 2012, c. 16. 3 N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) provides that parental rights may be terminated when: (1 ...

docket:	a2505-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-01-26
status:	unpublished
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949 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. D.A. -- rank: 493

... 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 ... 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 ...

docket:	a4010-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-02-06
status:	unpublished
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950 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/supreme/a3094-10.opn.html -- rank: 493

... 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 ... 344 N.J. Super. 418 , 434 (App. Div. 2001) (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2)), certif. denied , 171 N.J. 44 (2002). The ... s progress, development and health; and (4) facilitating appropriate visitation. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(c).] However, DYFS's efforts should be measured not by ... 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 ...

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951 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a4299-16.opn.html -- rank: 493

... and convincing evidence the four-prong standard set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C- 15.1(a).2 After reviewing the record and the applicable legal ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] 3 A-4299-16T4 which is predominantly the expert ... 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 ...

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952 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. A.R. -- rank: 493

... proven the four prongs of the best interests test under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). He concluded Allie had endangered Jake's safety and ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] 'Importantly, those four prongs are not 'discrete and separate ...

docket:	a5010-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-05-16
status:	Unpublished
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953 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. J.W. -- rank: 493

... is in her son's "best interests," as codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(4).  The Division and the Law Guardian oppose ... AND CONVINCING PROOF SUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE FOUR PRONGS OF N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). A. The Court's Determination That J.W. Caused ... s rights is in the best interests of the child.  N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a); F.M. , supra , 211 N.J. at 447-48 ... 505-06 (2004).  The best-interests standard is codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), which requires that the State establish four elements: (1 ... rights. The judge's opinion tracks the statutory requirements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), and his factual determinations are amply supported by credible ...

docket:	a2760-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-02-25
status:	unpublished
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954 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. J.B. -- rank: 493

... 344 N.J. Super. 418 , 434 (App. Div. 2001) (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)), certif. denied , 171 N.J. 44 (2002). First ...

docket:	a6280-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-10-05
status:	unpublished
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955 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. A.H. -- rank: 493

... found that the Division had proved all the requirements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. We need not reiterate ... written opinion. R. 2:11-3(e)(1)(E). Under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), parental rights can be terminated only when the State ... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). "The harm shown . . . must be one that threatens ...

docket:	a5724-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-11-19
status:	unpublished
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956 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. C.C. and M.W IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF T.C and M.C -- rank: 493

... trial to satisfy the best-interests standard, set forth at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Despite receiving many DYFS-provided services over numerous years ... because DYFS did not prove the required statutory elements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. Specifically, C.C. contends ... 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 ...

docket:	a1573-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-02-27
status:	unpublished
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957 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. V.M IN THE MATTER OF S.M. and J.A -- rank: 493

... and fourth prongs of the best interest standard established by N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1. However, after evaluating the evidence, the judge concluded that "[t ... mirror those set forth in the best interests standard of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1, applicable in a termination of parental rights context. Because of ... A. 3B:12A-6d differs from the first prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1, which provides that termination shall be granted upon clear and ...

docket:	a6194-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-10-28
status:	unpublished
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958 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. E.M IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF M.M.-R., E.A.M.-R O.M.-R and M.M.-R Minors -- rank: 493

... was in his children's "best interests," as codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(4). The Division and the Law Guardian oppose ... children to the guardianship of the Division are contained in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a): (1) The child's safety, health, or development has ... judgment.  The judge's opinion tracks the statutory requirements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), satisfies the standards established by In re Guardianship of ...

docket:	a0910-14
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-11-11
status:	Published
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959 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. R.M.D. -- rank: 493

... his parental rights would not do more harm than good. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3)-(4). R.M.D. does not claim the ... unable to eliminate the harm without delaying her permanent placement. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(2). The Division and K.A.D.'s ... or inability to parent that had harmed K.A.D. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). Reciting the substantial evidence, he found that the ... concluding that termination would not do more harm than good. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(3). [I]t is not disputed by [R.M ...

docket:	a3497-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-04-03
status:	unpublished
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960 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. A.R and H.L.C., JR -- rank: 490

... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] The judge concluded the Division 'ha[d] proven by ... at trial, made detailed 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 governing case law. See, e.g ...

docket:	a0928-22
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-12-14
status:	Unpublished
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