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961 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. T.A. -- rank: 490

... 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 ... are evaluated by application of the four standards contained in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). N.J. Div. of Youth and Family Servs. v ... unable or unwilling to eliminate the harm facing Margaret. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2). Theresa also contends that the Division failed to ... 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 ...

docket:	a0601-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-10-29
status:	unpublished
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962 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. J.P. -- rank: 490

... December 23, 2013 order terminating her parental rights pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). The child, C.J.P. (Charles), was born to ... by clear and convincing evidence, tracking the statutory requirements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). He observed that when Jane testified about the bonding ... of-the-child standard, a four-prong test codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). The four prongs of the statutory test "are not ... delay of [such] permanent placement will add to the harm." N.J.S.A. 30:4C 15.1(a)(2). The same proofs as the trial judge discussed ...

docket:	a2212-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-10-28
status:	unpublished
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963 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. J.V. -- rank: 490

... the child, courts follow a four-prong standard, codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). This standard allows for termination when the Division proves ... 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:	a3498-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-01-07
status:	unpublished
citation:
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964 C.T v. N.C.P -- rank: 490

... those for the termination of parental rights' under Title 30, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). Fall & Romanowski, Child Custody, Protection & Support § 21:3 ... H.O., 161 N.J. 337, 352 (1999); see also N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1). Recognizing that the second prong of Title 30 ... harm'' endangering the child's health and development. Ibid. (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(2)). Moreover, a parent who has failed to supply ...

docket:	a5668-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-12-30
status:	Unpublished
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965 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. K.H. -- rank: 490

... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a).] David argues that the Division failed to prove prongs ... his parental rights will not do more harm than good. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). The inquiry is "whether, after considering and balancing ...

docket:	a5778-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-04-09
status:	unpublished
citation:
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966 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY, v. M.W -- rank: 490

... four prongs of the best interests of the child test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). She found the Division's witnesses to be credible ... 1 to -7. Ultimately, the court found in accord with N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4) that termination of parental rights would not do ... and convincing evidence the four statutory elements set out in N.J.S.A. 30:4C- 15.1(a). The factors often overlap. M.M., 189 N.J ... his own children in the foreseeable future. The elements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) have been met. Affirmed. A-3041-18T4 12 This ...

docket:	a3041-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-01-21
status:	Unpublished
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967 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. T.C. -- rank: 490

... 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 ... 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 ...

docket:	a2673-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-12-27
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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968 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. I.C IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF S.A.A.C Minor- -- rank: 490

... finding that the Division had satisfied the four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 by clear and convincing evidence. As a result, he terminated ... AND CONVINCING PROOF SUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE FOUR PRONGS OF N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). A. There Is No Evidence That I.C. Harmed ... child. A.W. , supra , 103 N.J. at 599. Under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), a court is authorized to terminate parental rights if ... 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 ... stability in the future, thereby satisfying the first prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. See N.J. Div ...

docket:	a3513-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-01-27
status:	unpublished
citation:
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969 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. M.R. -- rank: 490

... 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 ... proven the four-pronged best interests test set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence, he entered the order ... 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 ...

docket:	a5518-11xx
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-10-18
status:	unpublished
citation:
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970 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. C.G and C.R -- rank: 490

... THAT [THE DIVISION'S] EVIDENCE SUPPORTED THE FOUR PRONGS OF N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE SUFFICIENT TO TERMINATE C ... convincing evidence all four prongs of the best-interests test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), which, in the best interest of the child, permits ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) (2021) (amended July 2021).] Cara argues the amendment, removing ...

docket:	a2962-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-04-05
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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971 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3320-16.opn.html -- rank: 490

... Protection and Permanency failed to prove all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence. The Law Guardian supports ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(1)-(4).] These four prongs are not independent of ... at 552. Further, her opinion tracks the statutory requirements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), and accords with In re Guardianship of K.H ... evidence to satisfy the four statutory prongs set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), and termination of defendant's parental rights was in ...

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972 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. J.S. -- rank: 490

... commence a Title 9 action before bringing an action under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 to terminate parental rights. N.J. Div. of Youth & Family ... terminating parental rights will not do more harm than good. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)(4). 'The crux of [this prong] is the child ...

docket:	a3964-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-02-01
status:	unpublished
citation:
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973 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. M.R. -- rank: 490

... 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 ... proven the four-pronged best interests test set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) by clear and convincing evidence, he entered the order ... 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 ...

docket:	a5498-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-10-18
status:	unpublished
citation:
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974 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. L.T. -- rank: 488

... State failed to meet the four-prong test found in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1 by clear and convincing evidence. We do not agree, and ... the "best interests of the child" test, set forth at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), by clear and convincing evidence. In re Adoption of ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a)] These criteria "are not discrete and separate; they relate ...

docket:	a5986-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-04-25
status:	unpublished
citation:
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975 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. K.J.L IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF R.A.L., a minor -- rank: 488

... and Permanency (Division), failed to prove the four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). We find no merit in these arguments and affirm ... rights must be terminated in the child's best interests. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a) requires that the Division prove by clear and convincing ...

docket:	a1619-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-01-08
status:	unpublished
citation:
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