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16 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. B.G. -- rank: 852
... SUPPORT THE CONCLUSION THAT THE SECOND AND FOURTH PRONGS OF N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a WERE NOW SATISFIED BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE. A. THERE ... THAT IT DID NOT PROPERLY EVALUATE THE THIRD PRONG OF N.J.S.A. 30:4C:15.1a AS REQUIRED BY THE STATUTE. A. THE TRIAL COURT ABDICATED ... THE EVIDENCE AFTER REMAND TO SATISFY THE FIRST PRONG OF N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. B.G. presents the following points for our review: I ... AGAINST THE DEFENDANT PARENT EVEN IF IT CAN PROVE THE N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a BEST INTERESTS TERMINATION TEST. E. B.G.'S CHALLENGE TO ...
docket: a355-11
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2013-09-03
status: unpublished
citation:
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17 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. T.G. and M.G. -- rank: 848
... in the best interest of their children, as defined in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, we affirm. In re Guardianship of J.N.H. , 172 ... termination. There can be no dispute about the legal standards. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a sets forth, in four prongs, the elements the Division must ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a.] As the Supreme Court has explained, these statutory standards provide ... would continue to be endangered by their relationship with her. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(1). In an opinion addressing T.G.'s role, the ... child if the parent-child relationship is allowed to persist. N.J.S.A 30:4C-15.1a(1); In re Adoption of Children by G.P.B ... H.O. , supra , 161 N.J. at 348-49; see N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(2). Courts must consider "measures taken by the parent ...
docket: a3970-08
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2010-03-01
status: unpublished
citation:
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18 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. L.J.D. -- rank: 848
... R.G. , supra , 361 N.J. Super. at 67 (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a). Termination of parental rights "permanently cuts off the relationship between ... N.J. 591 , 604-11 (1986), and later codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, requires the State to establish each of the following prongs ... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship[.]" N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(1). "The harm shown . . . must be one that threatens the ... substantiate harm justifying his removal from parental custody, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(1). See also A.W. , supra , 103 N.J. at ... cause the child "serious and enduring emotional or psychological harm[.]" N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(2). We have made it clear that "[c]hildren must ... necessitated removal and placement of the child in foster care. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3). "Reasonable efforts" consist of services "to assist the ...
docket: a5896-10
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2012-10-17
status: published
citation: 428 N.J.Super. 451 54 A.3d 293
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19 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. A.J.B. -- rank: 835
... had satisfied all four prongs of the best interests test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. The judge began by noting his lengthy involvement with the ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a.] The four factors "are not discrete and separate; they relate ... the best interests of the child remain the ultimate consideration. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. In the present matter, we are satisfied that Judge Bernstein ... necessitated removal and placement of the child in foster care. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3); K.H.O. , supra , 161 N.J. at 354 ... will not do more harm than good to the child. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(4). This prong "serves as a fail-safe against termination ... abandonment. However, the Division filed the guardianship complaint pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, and the trial court terminated defendant's parental rights ...
docket: a5038-14
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2016-04-13
status: unpublished
citation:
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20 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH and FAMILY SERVICES v. A.T.K. -- rank: 832
... N.J. 591, 602-11 (1986), and was codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. The trial judge found prong one was established because of ... supra , 103 N.J. at 602-11, was codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, and requires the State to establish each of the following ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a.] These four requirements "are not discrete and separate; they relate ... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. The child suffered harm and could have been asphyxiated when ... existing for the entirety of his short three-year life. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(2). Moreover, A.T.K. had not resolved her parenting ... unable or unwilling to eliminate the harm facing the child. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(2). The focus of this inquiry is to determine " ...
docket: a0002-11
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2012-11-26
status: unpublished
citation:
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21 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. B.R. -- rank: 828
... failed to prove the second, third, and fourth prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, pertaining to: the parent's unwillingness or inability to protect the child, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(2); reasonable efforts by the Division of Youth and Family Services (the Division or DYFS) to provide corrective services, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3); and the balance of benefit and harm from termination of parental rights, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(4). We affirm substantially for the reasons that Judge Mary ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a.] These four, often overlapping elements, "provide a comprehensive standard that ... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(1). However, as the four statutory factors interrelate, we ...
docket: a1766-09
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2011-05-16
status: unpublished
citation:
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22 DIVISOIN OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. T.G. and M.G -- rank: 825
... in the best interest of their children, as defined in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, we affirm. In re Guardianship of J.N.H. , 172 ... termination. There can be no dispute about the legal standards. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a sets forth, in four prongs, the elements the Division must ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a.] As the Supreme Court has explained, these statutory standards provide ... would continue to be endangered by their relationship with her. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(1). In an opinion addressing T.G.'s role, the ... child if the parent-child relationship is allowed to persist. N.J.S.A 30:4C-15.1a(1); In re Adoption of Children by G.P.B ... H.O. , supra , 161 N.J. at 348-49; see N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(2). Courts must consider "measures taken by the parent ...
docket: a3976-08
court: New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2010-03-01
status: unpublished
citation:
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23 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. S.T IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF A.T., C.T., D.T Jr., and T.T minors NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. D.T IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF A.T., C.T., D.T Jr., and T.T mino -- rank: 825
... STANDARD FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AS SET FORTH IN N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE BECAUSE THERE WAS NO SHOWING ... STANDARD FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AS SET FORTH IN N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE BECAUSE THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT PROOF ... STANDARD FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AS SET FORTH IN N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE BECAUSE THE COURT FAILED TO ... STANDARD FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AS SET FORTH IN N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE BECAUSE THERE WAS NO PROOF ... NOT SUPPORT A LEGAL FINDING THAT ALL FOUR PRONGS UNDER N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a WERE MET IN THIS CASE. a. The first prong of ...
docket: a1932-07
court: New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2009-05-04
status: Published
citation:
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24 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. A.J.R. -- rank: 818
... proved by clear and convincing evidence the four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a and, therefore, terminated defendant's parental rights to A.R ... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship[,]" N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(1), because defendant knew of F.P.'s limited capabilities ... to provide a safe and stable home for the child[,]" N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(2), the court found that defendant demonstrated an unwillingness in ... which led to the child's placement outside the home[,]" N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3), the court found that DYFS complied "to the fullest ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good[,]" N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(4), the court found credible Dr. Williams's testimony that ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a; N.J. Div. of Youth & Family Servs. v. I. ...
docket: a5396-09
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2011-04-12
status: unpublished
citation:
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25 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. L.S.M. -- rank: 815
... evidence all four criteria for termination of parental rights in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. The judge memorialized his decision in an order dated April ... three of the test for termination of parental rights in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. She argues that the Division failed to prove that she ... to eliminate the harm to the child, as required by N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(2). She also argues that the Division did not prove ... that it made reasonable efforts towards reunification, as required by N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3). We are convinced from our review of the record ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a.] "The four criteria enumerated in the best interests standard are ... prongs one and four of the best interests test in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. She first argues that the Division failed to establish ...
docket: a3667-13
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2015-02-02
status: unpublished
citation:
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26 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. M.R.H. and J.L.R., IV -- rank: 808
... of the best interests of the child test required under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a for termination of parental rights. He found the testimony of ... of the best interests of the child test specified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. Finding sufficient evidence in the record to support the trial ... When deciding an application for termination of parental rights under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, a trial court must apply the "best interests of the ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a.] These factors are not discrete or separate elements, but should ... 2 The first prong of the "best interests test" under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a requires us to determine whether "the child's safety, health ... the harm and whether alternatives to termination have been considered. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3). "Reasonable efforts may include consultation with the parent, ...
docket: a5452-09
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2011-06-02
status: unpublished
citation:
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27 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. M.R.H. and J.L.R., IV -- rank: 808
... of the best interests of the child test required under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a for termination of parental rights. He found the testimony of ... of the best interests of the child test specified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. Finding sufficient evidence in the record to support the trial ... When deciding an application for termination of parental rights under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, a trial court must apply the "best interests of the ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a.] These factors are not discrete or separate elements, but should ... 2 The first prong of the "best interests test" under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a requires us to determine whether "the child's safety, health ... the harm and whether alternatives to termination have been considered. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3). "Reasonable efforts may include consultation with the parent, ...
docket: a5409-09
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2011-06-02
status: unpublished
citation:
Document Size: 54139
28 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. S.T. -- rank: 805
... STANDARD FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AS SET FORTH IN N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE BECAUSE THERE WAS NO SHOWING ... STANDARD FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AS SET FORTH IN N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE BECAUSE THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT PROOF ... STANDARD FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AS SET FORTH IN N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE BECAUSE THE COURT FAILED TO ... STANDARD FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AS SET FORTH IN N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE BECAUSE THERE WAS NO PROOF ... NOT SUPPORT A LEGAL FINDING THAT ALL FOUR PRONGS UNDER N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a WERE MET IN THIS CASE. a. The first prong of ...
docket: a2178-07
court: New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2009-05-04
status: unpublished
citation:
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29 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. S.R -- rank: 802
... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a.] These four factors are not "discrete," but rather "relate to ... the first and second elements of the best interests standard, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(1) and (2), the alleged injury need not be physical ... diligent efforts to reunite the family." Id. at 354 (citing N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3)). This prong contemplates efforts that focus on reunification . . . and ... alternatives to termination of S.R.'s parental rights exist. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3). The fourth element of the best interests standard requires ... will not do more harm than good to the child. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(4). In this regard, "[k]eeping the child in limbo ... will not do more harm than good" to A.R. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(4). In sum, in recognition of New Jersey's ...
docket: a3786-08
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2010-01-15
status: unpublished
citation:
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30 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. Z.L.Z. IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF D.S.Z., a minor -- rank: 802
... found the Division satisfied the four-pronged best-interests test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, by clear and convincing evidence, warranting the termination of Z ... supra , 103 N.J. at 602-11, was codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, and requires the State to establish each of the following ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a.] These four requirements "are not discrete and separate; they relate ... existing for the entirety of her short two-year life. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(2). At the time of trial, Z.L.Z. had ... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(1). Z.L.Z.'s pre-natal neglect resulted in ... the placement of the child[.]" Id. at 354. See also N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3). The diligence of [the Division's] efforts . . . is ...
docket: a3518-10
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2011-12-20
status: unpublished
citation:
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