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166 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:	a2923-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-03-31
status:	unpublished
citation:
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167 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. J.J. -- rank: 600

... the requisite four prongs to terminate parental rights enunciated in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. We affirm. These are the relevant facts adduced from the ... applied the "best interests of the child" test prescribed by N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. This test balances the following four factors: (1) The child ... HOME. (D) DYFS DID NOT PREVAIL ON PRONG FOUR OF N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1A BECAUSE IT DID NOT PROVE BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE ...

docket:	a0412-09
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2010-06-14
status:	unpublished
citation:
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168 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. K.W. and M.N.B. -- rank: 600

... clear and convincing evidence all of the criteria required by N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a for the termination of the parental rights of M.N ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a.] These criteria "are not discrete and separate; they relate to ... or development" have been harmed by their relationship with her. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a for the termination of M.N.B.'s parental rights ... or development has been endangered by their relationship with him. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a for the termination of K.W.'s parental rights. Affirmed ...

docket:	a6124-06
court:	njappellate
decided:	2008-04-10
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	70148

169 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. H.P. -- rank: 600

... opinion, addressing the four prongs of the best interests test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(1) to -15.1a(4), and concluding that termination of ... 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:	a4596-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-03-20
status:	unpublished
citation:
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170 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. K.W. and M.N.B. -- rank: 600

... clear and convincing evidence all of the criteria required by N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a for the termination of the parental rights of M.N ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a.] These criteria "are not discrete and separate; they relate to ... or development" have been harmed by their relationship with her. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a for the termination of M.N.B.'s parental rights ... or development has been endangered by their relationship with him. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a for the termination of K.W.'s parental rights. Affirmed ...

docket:	a6123-06
court:	njappellate
decided:	2008-04-10
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	70148

171 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. Q.M. -- rank: 600

... convincing evidence the four prongs of the best interests test. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. The Law Guardian supported termination before the trial court and ... Division had met its burden of proving the elements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a by clear and convincing evidence. This appeal followed. II. A ... 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 ...

docket:	a0428-12xx
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-10-17
status:	unpublished
citation:
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172 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. Q.M. -- rank: 600

... convincing evidence the four prongs of the best interests test. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. The Law Guardian supported termination before the trial court and ... Division had met its burden of proving the elements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a by clear and convincing evidence. This appeal followed. II. A ... 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 ...

docket:	a0363-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-10-17
status:	unpublished
citation:
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173 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. H.V., SR -- rank: 597

... 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 ...

docket:	a4736-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-04-02
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	32811

174 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. P.S. and S.E.W. -- rank: 597

... DYFS did not sufficiently satisfy the four prongs required by N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. DYFS and A.V.M.W.'s Law Guardian respond ... the child" standard, and find that the four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a have been satisfied by clear and convincing evidence. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a states: [DYFS] shall initiate a petition to terminate parental rights ...

docket:	a5754-05
court:	njappellate
decided:	2007-03-07
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	37660

175 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. M.K. -- rank: 597

... Figarotta reviewed the four prongs of the best interests test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, and determined that termination of defendant's parental rights was ... 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 cited above "'are not ...

docket:	a5519-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-05-30
status:	published
citation:
Document Size:	25905

176 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. R.T. -- rank: 597

... 103 N.J. 591 , 604-11 (1986), and codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, requires the State to establish each of the following standards ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a.] These requirements are not discrete; they overlap to provide a ... has satisfied each prong of the statutory test found in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, by clear and convincing evidence. III. As to the admissibility ...

docket:	A2497-06
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2007-08-01
status:	unpublished
citation:
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177 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. P.S. and S.E.W. -- rank: 597

... DYFS did not sufficiently satisfy the four prongs required by N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. DYFS and A.V.M.W.'s Law Guardian respond ... the child" standard, and find that the four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a have been satisfied by clear and convincing evidence. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a states: [DYFS] shall initiate a petition to terminate parental rights ...

docket:	a5759-05
court:	njappellate
decided:	2007-03-07
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	37659

178 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a4142-13.opn.html -- rank: 597

... prove by clear and convincing evidence the third prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, requiring the Division to make reasonable efforts to provide her ... which led to the child's placement outside the home." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3). She argues that the Division's failure to provide ... these services, was not unreasonable and satisfied its burden under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3). See A.G. , supra , 344 N.J. Super. at ...

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179 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. L.A. and A.A. -- rank: 593

... the four prongs of the best interests standard provided in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. Review of the record and the arguments presented leads us ... s parental rights would not do more harm than good. 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 ... child if the parent-child relationship is allowed to persist. N.J.S.A 30:4C-15.1a(1)-(2); In re Adoption of Children by G.P ...

docket:	a2145-08
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2008-11-13
status:	unpublished
citation:
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180 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. T.C.R. and D.J.N. -- rank: 593

... H. SHOULD BE REVERSED BECAUSE DYFS FAILED TO PROVE THE N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1A BEST INTEREST TEST BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE A. DYFS Did Not Prove Prong One of the N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a Best Interest Test, Because It Did Not Prove by Clear ... H. B. DYFS Did Not Prove Prong Two of the N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a Best Interest Test, Because It Did Not Prove By Clear ... Been Relieved of its Responsibilities Under Prong Three of The N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1A Because Reasonable Efforts Were Likely to Result in Reunification. D ...

docket:	a3814-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2010-12-21
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	13119