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46 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. J.B. -- rank: 778
... of the best interests of the child test required under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a for termination of parental rights. The court found Dr. Loving ... 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 ... opinion. 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 court has considered alternatives to termination of parental rights." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3). Defendant does not contest that the Division proved ...
docket: a6280-09
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2011-10-05
status: unpublished
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47 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. S.F. -- rank: 771
... burden by proving clearly and convincingly all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, and entered the order under review. II. On appeal, defendants ... trial judge misapplied only the third and fourth prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. 5 The father also asserts that we should remand the ... judge's conclusion that the Division satisfied its burden under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3) is supported by substantial credible evidence in the record. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3), the Division is required to make "reasonable efforts to ... judge's conclusion that the Division satisfied its burden under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(4) is also supported by substantial credible evidence. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(4) "requires a determination that termination of parental [31]  ...
docket: a2724-13
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2014-12-16
status: unpublished
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48 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a2726-13xx.opn.html -- rank: 771
... burden by proving clearly and convincingly all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, and entered the order under review. II. On appeal, defendants ... trial judge misapplied only the third and fourth prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. 5 The father also asserts that we should remand the ... judge's conclusion that the Division satisfied its burden under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3) is supported by substantial credible evidence in the record. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3), the Division is required to make "reasonable efforts to ... judge's conclusion that the Division satisfied its burden under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(4) is also supported by substantial credible evidence. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(4) "requires a determination that termination of parental [31]  ...
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49 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. S.Y. -- rank: 765
... ruled that the Division failed to meet the requirements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3) because it had not provided sufficient visitation. The judge ... she found that the Division proved all four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, by clear and convincing evidence. A judgment terminating defendants' parental ... required to employ the four-prong test set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, which requires that the Division prove by clear and convincing ... it certainly met the clear and convincing standard imposed by N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. In examining the judge's findings pursuant to our limited ... a delay in permanent placement will further harm the child. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(2). In analyzing the evidence offered in support of the ... home"; it requires that the court "consider[] alternatives to termination." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3). "Reasonable efforts" is defined as including attempts to " ...
docket: a1494-08
court: New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2010-03-03
status: unpublished
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50 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. E.L., JR. and S.M.B IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF E.J.L, O.S.L, L.A.L AND R.E.L Minors -- rank: 758
... the evidence was insufficient to satisfy the statutory requirements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. We disagree and affirm. I. Defendants E.L., Jr., and ... supra , 103 N.J. at 602-11, was codified at N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, and requires the State to establish each of the following ... N.J. Super. 451 , 487-88 (App. Div. 2012) (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3)). Reasonable efforts depend upon the facts and circumstances of ... requirement the Division review "alternatives to termination of parental rights[,]" N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3), was not met. See K.H.O. , supra , 161 ... family," and "'consider[] alternatives to termination of parental rights[.]'" (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3)). We disagree. Regarding Olga and Luke, these two special ... H.O. , supra , 161 N.J. at 355). See also N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(2) (citing evidence that separating the child from his ...
docket: a1782-11
court: New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2013-04-17
status: Published
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51 Thisopinion shall not "constitute precedent or be binding upon any court." Although it is posted on the internet, this opinion is binding only on the parties in the case and its use in other cases is limited. R.1:36-3 OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PE -- rank: 755
... Division) failed to prove each of the four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a by clear and convincing evidence. Having considered defendant's arguments ... the four prongs of the best interests test, codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(1) to -15.1a(4), and that defendant's parental ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a.] These "four prongs are not discrete and separate, but relate ... of the children from the home." Id. at 452 (quoting N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3)). The emphasis on the third prong is on the ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(4). The fourth prong serves as a "'fail-safe' inquiry ... and convincing evidence and carefully tracks the statutory requirements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. Defendant's contentions to the contrary do not provide ...
docket: a1687-16
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 0000-00-00
status: unpublished
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52 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. D.N. -- rank: 748
... fourth prongs of the best interests of the child standard. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. Accordingly, the court dismissed the termination complaint and reopened the ... Super. 435 , 439 (App. Div. 2002). Termination actions brought under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a are decided under a four-part "best interests of the ... N.J. 591 , 604-611 (1986), and now codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. Under that standard, parental rights may be terminated only when ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a.] The four prongs of the best interests test "are neither ... D.N. argues for the first time on appeal that N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a is void for vagueness. D.N. does not challenge the ... all prongs of the best interests of the child standard. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. In considering D.N.'s arguments, we acknowledge that ...
docket: a0930-07
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2009-05-13
status: unpublished
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53 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. R.L. -- rank: 744
... of the best interest of the child standard codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. The judge found that termination of R.L.'s parental ... one, two and four of the best interests standard in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. She argues, however, that the judge erred by finding that ... parent." Ibid. (citation omitted). Thus, the Division is authorized by N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a to seek the termination of parental rights in "the best ... s parental rights will not cause more harm than good. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(1), (2) and (4). Nevertheless, R.L. argues that the ... the parents, and consider alternatives to termination of parental rights. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3). R.L. agrees that the Division failed to establish ...
docket: a0613-15
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 0000-00-00
status: unpublished
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54 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. T.L.H. and S.S. -- rank: 744
... treatment services, DYFS filed a Title 30 complaint pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a to terminate their parental rights, and the court dismissed the abuse and neglect case. Under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, parental rights may be terminated when: (1) The child's ... first two prongs and part of the third prong of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, which defendant concedes, but that it had also proven the ... used as a defense to termination of parental rights under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3). [ Id. at 512-13 (emphasis added) (internal citations omitted ... including with respect to the third and fourth prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. A ffirmed. 1 The child has two adult sisters who ... a perfunctory briefing model based on the statutory elements of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. This archive is a service of Rutgers School of ...
docket: a6209-09
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2011-07-07
status: unpublished
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55 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3111-06.opn.html -- rank: 738
... four prongs of the "best interests of the child" standard, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. The court first addressed M.W. and J.B.B ... Super. 435 , 439 (App. Div. 2002). Termination actions brought under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a are decided under a four-part "best interests of the ... N.J. 591 , 604-611 (1986) and now codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. Under that standard, parental rights may be terminated only when ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a.] The four prongs of the best interests test "are neither ... the children's best interests assessed under the statutory standards, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a, warrants termination of J.B.B.'s parental rights to ...
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56 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. K.L.B. -- rank: 731
... under the best interests of the child standard, codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. The judge entered an order dated October 3, 2014, terminating ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a.] The statutory criteria "are not discrete and separate; they relate ... or development has been harmed by their relationships with her. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(1). She also acknowledges that the Division made reasonable efforts ... that led to the children's removal from her custody. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3). K.L.B. maintains, however, that the Division did ... unwilling or unable to eliminate the harm to the children. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(2). The key issue under prong two is "whether it ... as required by the fourth prong of the statutory test. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(4). We note that the fourth prong does not ...
docket: a1120-14
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2015-10-27
status: unpublished
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57 New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency v. Q.G. -- rank: 728
... Division satisfied the four prongs of the best interests test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. Having reviewed the record, we conclude that the judge's ... to satisfy the third prong of the best interests test, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3), and failed to comply with N.J.S.A ... 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 ... fourth prongs of the best interests test set forth in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. As this court has previously observed, N.J.S.A ...
docket: a2560-12
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2014-01-23
status: unpublished
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58 OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. S.E.B. and K.A.T., JR IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF X.S.B., X.Z.T. and K.K.T -- rank: 724
... best interests of the three children under standards codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. The court found, in connection with the statute's first ... serious and enduring emotional or psychological harm to the child[.] [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(2).] In this regard, the court noted that the mother ... the court has considered alternatives to termination of parental rights[.]" N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3). In this regard, the court recapitulated the multitude of ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good[,]" N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(4), noting that the parents had no demonstrated ability to ... convincing evidence with respect to the other three prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. With respect to the second prong, the father claims that ... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship[.]" N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(1). 5 The father was released from custody in ...
docket: a2672-10
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2011-12-14
status: unpublished
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59 OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. S.E.B. and K.A.T., JR IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF X.S.B., X.Z.T. and K.K.T -- rank: 724
... best interests of the three children under standards codified in N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. The court found, in connection with the statute's first ... serious and enduring emotional or psychological harm to the child[.] [ N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(2).] In this regard, the court noted that the mother ... the court has considered alternatives to termination of parental rights[.]" N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(3). In this regard, the court recapitulated the multitude of ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good[,]" N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(4), noting that the parents had no demonstrated ability to ... convincing evidence with respect to the other three prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a. With respect to the second prong, the father claims that ... or will continue to be endangered by the parental relationship[.]" N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(1). 5 The father was released from custody in ...
docket: a2664-10
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2011-12-14
status: unpublished
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60 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. M.P. -- rank: 721
... proved by clear and convincing evidence the four prongs of N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a and, therefore, terminated M.P.'s parental rights to M ... 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.S ... a "delay of permanent placement" will further harm the child. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(2). A court may consider past parental behavior as weighing ... and constitutes a continuing harm to M.P.P. under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(2). In addition, Dr. Singer’s bonding evaluation suggesting that ... of parental rights will not do more harm than good." N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1a(4). The focus of this prong is whether "the child ...
docket: a5984-09
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2011-06-22
status: unpublished
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