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151 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. B.J.K., Sr -- rank: 617

... had satisfied the four prongs of the best interests test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(1) to -15.1a(4). Among other things, he found ... 103 N.J. 591, 604-11 (1986), and codified as N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a: a. The division shall initiate a petition to terminate parental ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a.] In their application, the four factors above "'are not discrete ...

docket:	a1324-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-09-30
status:	unpublished
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152 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. A.A and E.M -- rank: 614

... A. Has Not Harmed Her Children Within The Meaning Of [ N.J.S.A.] 30:4C-15.1a(1). B. The Trial Court's Decision That The Second ...

docket:	a5268-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-02-06
status:	Unpublished
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153 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. J.S.R. -- rank: 614

... evidence was insufficient to satisfy that the statutory requirements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. The Law Guardian supported termination before the trial court and ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A . 30:4C-15.1a.] These criteria are neither separate nor discrete. K.H.O ...

docket:	a2927-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-11-19
status:	unpublished
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154 OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. M.H IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF M.J.H. and G.A.H., minors -- rank: 614

... concluded that the Division had proved all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a by clear and convincing evidence. As to prong one, the ... contends that the Division failed to prove each prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a by clear and convincing evidence. She also contends that her ... Whipple's conclusion that the Division established each prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a by clear and convincing evidence, which is supported by ample ...

docket:	a3327-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-01-06
status:	unpublished
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155 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. J.B. -- rank: 614

... 103 N.J. 591 (1986), and substantially incorporated into statute N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a . . . [and] each of those statutory prongs and elements must be ... child's needs, . . . is appropriate. The statutory criteria delineated in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a have been satisfied, which is in the best interest of ... by clear and convincing evidence, the standards set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. We add the following brief comments. J.B. argues that ...

docket:	a5371-04
court:	njappellate
decided:	2006-01-30
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	54482

156 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a4994-13a4995-13.opn.html -- rank: 610

... proved by clear and convincing evidence all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. 3 II. A parent's right to enjoy a relationship ... K.H.O. , 161 N.J. 337 , 347 (1999). Under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, the Division can initiate a petition to terminate parental rights ... which led to the child's placement outside the home. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3). Reasonable efforts will vary with the circumstances. F.H ...

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157 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. P.C. and K.S. -- rank: 610

... than good. Applying the best interests test set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, the judge found by clear and convincing evidence that termination ... 103 N.J. 591 , 604-11 (1986), and codified as N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a: a. The division shall initiate a petition to terminate parental ... used as a defense to termination of parental rights under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3)." N.J. Div. of Youth & Family Servs. v. P ...

docket:	a1801-09
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2010-10-13
status:	unpublished
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158 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. S.R.R. and K.L. -- rank: 610

... also argues that the four-prong best interest test of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, applicable to termination of parental rights, should have been applied ... the Division must prove four specific statutory elements provided by N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a by clear and convincing evidence to determine if termination is ...

docket:	a4531-08
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2010-03-29
status:	unpublished
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159 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. P.C. and K.S. -- rank: 610

... than good. Applying the best interests test set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, the judge found by clear and convincing evidence that termination ... 103 N.J. 591 , 604-11 (1986), and codified as N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a: a. The division shall initiate a petition to terminate parental ... used as a defense to termination of parental rights under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3)." N.J. Div. of Youth & Family Servs. v. P ...

docket:	a1800-09
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2010-10-13
status:	unpublished
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160 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. M.D.C. and R.C. -- rank: 610

... D) DYFS SHOULD NOT HAVE PREVAILED ON PRONG FOUR OF N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1A [sic] BECAUSE IT DID NOT PROVE BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING ...

docket:	a5655-07
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-12-09
status:	Published
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161 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. J.A.A. -- rank: 610

... prongs of the best interests test, as set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(1) to -15.1a(4). II. In striking a balance ... 103 N.J. 591, 604-11 (1986), and codified at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a: a. The division shall initiate a petition to terminate parental ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a.] In their application, the four factors above "'are not discrete ...

docket:	a0281-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-09-18
status:	unpublished
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162 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. L.A.M. -- rank: 610

... had satisfied all four prongs of the best interests test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. II In striking a balance between a parent's constitutional ... 103 N.J. 591, 604-11 (1986), and codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a: a. The division shall initiate a petition to terminate parental ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a.] In their application, the four factors above "'are not discrete ... the best interests test by clear and convincing evidence. See N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. We affirm substantially for the reasons stated in Judge Bernstein ...

docket:	a1943-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-10-02
status:	unpublished
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163 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. M.D.C. and R.C. -- rank: 610

... D) DYFS SHOULD NOT HAVE PREVAILED ON PRONG FOUR OF N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1A [sic] BECAUSE IT DID NOT PROVE BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING ...

docket:	a5579-07
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-12-09
status:	Published
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164 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. P.H. -- rank: 610

... four prongs of the best-interests standard set forth at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. She also argues the court erred by admitting into evidence ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a.] See ­ also N.J. Div. of Youth & Family Servs. v ... which led to the child's placement outside the home[.]" N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3). Simply put, whether Penny were transported to visits or ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(4). Satisfaction of the fourth prong does not require that ...

docket:	a0231-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-03-26
status:	unpublished
citation:
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165 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. T.D. AND D.H IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF A.H. AND J.H MINORS -- rank: 604

... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a.] DYFS bears the burden of proving all four prongs by ...

docket:	a2922-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-03-31
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	63289