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391 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a2524-14.opn.html -- rank: 561

... a parent failed "to exercise a minimum degree of care." N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4). We held in N.J. Div. of Youth ... emotional harm to their three children 2 as defined by N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4). In January, 2014, the judge granted the Division ... said to be abused or neglected within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4). The factual record before us is confusing because ... minor squabbles; we do not think the Legislature, in enacting N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4), intended that such parents be branded "abusers." For ...

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392 A-0838-11T3 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. K.A. and E.A IN THE MATTER OF L.A and R.A Minors -- rank: 561

... or control over the children, for purposes of Title Nine, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21. He considered evidence that K.A. resided in the home ... N.J. 261 , 279 (2007) (citation omitted). In pertinent part, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b), defines an abused or neglected child as ... substantial risk thereof, including the infliction of excessive corporal punishment; [ N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b); see also N.J.A.C. 10 ... that she was not a guardian, within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(1)(a), which defines that term in pertinent part as ...

docket:	a0838-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-12-27
status:	unpublished
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393 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. A.H and M.G -- rank: 561

... neglected his seven-year-old daughter, K.H. (Katie), under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 by using illicit drugs in her presence and leaving her ... had abused and neglected his daughter within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c). On appeal, Arthur contends the court erred in finding ... Court erred in finding he abused or neglected Katie. Under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b), a child is considered abused or neglected ... or allowing to be inflicted harm, or substantial risk thereof. . . . [N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b).] The court must determine what constitutes 'a ... upon whom there is a legal duty for such care.' N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(a). In addition to being Katie's biological father, Arthur ...

docket:	a1536-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-04-27
status:	Unpublished
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394 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. A.S.,1 and A.S. -- rank: 561

... she abused and neglected her infant daughter, as defined in N.J.S.A. 9:6- 8.21(c)(4)(b), by continuing to use heroin, benzodiazepines, and ... she abused and neglected her daughter within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b). Specifically, defendant argues the Division failed to ... to the Dodd Act, which, as amended, is found at N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.82.' N.J. Div. of Youth & Fam. Servs ... clear the terms 'abuse' and 'neglect' of a child in N.J.S.A. 9:6- - 8.21(c) refer to 'a child less than 18 years of ... use of heroin and other illicit drugs during her pregnancy. N.J.S.A 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b) defines child abuse or neglect to include ...

docket:	a3849-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-12-09
status:	Unpublished
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395 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. M.D and H.E -- rank: 561

... or allowing to be inflicted harm, or substantial risk thereof . . . . [N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4).] Each case of alleged abuse 'requires careful, individual ... by a parent who does not provide adequate medical care. N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(a). There is no requirement for the courts ...

docket:	a0274-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-11-18
status:	Unpublished
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396 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. L.R. -- rank: 561

... to H.T.M. only. The complaint was brought under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.82, and N.J.S.A. 30:4C ... proceeding pending before the Family Part judge was governed by N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.82. The purpose of a fact-finding hearing ... child is an abused or neglected child as defined in N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21. See 372 N.J. Super. 13, 23-24 (App. Div ... Court also noted: Many findings of abuse and neglect under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 are rendered against parents. In interpreting this section, therefore, we ...

docket:	a3679-05
court:	njappellate
decided:	2006-11-15
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
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397 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. A.P -- rank: 561

... 2008, the Division filed a verified complaint under Title Nine, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.73, alleging K.P. was a neglected child ... v. R.D. , 207 N.J. 88 , 108 (2011). See N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.73. "The purpose animating Title Nine 'is to ...

docket:	a4429-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-03-02
status:	unpublished
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398 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. J.R. -- rank: 561

... CURIAM Defendant appeals from a finding of abuse and neglect, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c), based upon an allegation that he sexually abused his ... be committed an act of sexual abuse against the child." N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(3). As defined in N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(a), "[p]arent or guardian" includes "any . . . paramour of a ... Division sought a finding of abuse and neglect pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(3) and N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b). The neglect charge was based on the ...

docket:	a1932-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-06-26
status:	unpublished
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399 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. K.A. -- rank: 561

... or control over the children, for purposes of Title Nine, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21. He considered evidence that K.A. resided in the home ... N.J. 261 , 279 (2007) (citation omitted). In pertinent part, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b), defines an abused or neglected child as ... substantial risk thereof, including the infliction of excessive corporal punishment; [ N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b); see also N.J.A.C. 10 ... that she was not a guardian, within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(1)(a), which defines that term in pertinent part as ...

docket:	a5681-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-12-27
status:	unpublished
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400 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. S.H and J.E -- rank: 558

... A.E. (Ava), born January 2016, within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(2) and (c)(4). Because there is substantial credible ... It showed, by a preponderance of evidence, that Jay violated N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(2) and (c)(4) when he violently struck the ... substantial risk thereof, including the infliction of excessive corporal punishment.' N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4). Regarding instances of domestic violence, 'the act of ... harm' will justify a finding of abuse or neglect under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c) in situations where there is no evidence of physical ... an ample factual record from which to conclude defendant violated N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c), including: testimony from multiple witnesses; the Division's investigation ...

docket:	a3582-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-02-01
status:	Unpublished
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401 OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. E.M and D.J. AND S.S. -- rank: 558

... child, placing him at risk of harm as defined at N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21. II Title 9, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.73, defines abuse or neglect as follows: c ... or allowing to be inflicted harm, or substantial risk thereof. [ N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c).] At a fact-finding hearing under Title 9, "only ... from the "substantial risk" of serious physical and emotional harm. N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)4). She engaged in a physical altercation with D ...

docket:	a1005-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-10-17
status:	unpublished
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402 . A-0 OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. T.E. and C.E IN THE MATTER OF Ca.E Cu.E., Ch.E., and Ce.E Minors -- rank: 558

... they had abused or neglected their four children pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b). In May 2013, the New Jersey Division ... that both defendants abused or neglected their four children under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b). Judge DeCastro found that "the Division has ... abuse or prevent it from occurring. In sum, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b), the [c]ourt finds that [C.E ... Servs. v. A.L. , 213 N.J. 1 , 22 (2013). N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b) provides that an "abused or neglected child ...

docket:	a1004-14
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-09-09
status:	Published
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403 A-0A-1898-14T3 OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. C.V. and J.R IN THE MATTER OF K.R., J.R., T.R., S.R B.R A.R., S.J.R., G.R P.F.R L.D.R. and T.R NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. C.V. and J.R and A.A IN THE MATTER OF -- rank: 558

... fit the definition of a parent or guardian contained in N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(a) because she is "in effect [the] step parent of ... was not a person falling within the definition contained in N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(a), we add only that the phrase "parent or guardian ...

docket:	a1866-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-03-19
status:	unpublished
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404 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. S.G. -- rank: 558

... year-old daughter, A.G. (Ava), within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21. The court terminated litigation on December 19, 2014, and granted ... 2013, the Division filed a verified complaint, 2 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-12 and Rule 5 ... defendant had abused or neglected Ava within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21. The court reasoned: [Defendant] admitted to being aware of drug ... or allowing to be inflicted harm, or substantial risk thereof[.] [ N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b).] Interpreting N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b), our Supreme Court held that mere negligence ...

docket:	a2533-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-12-15
status:	published
citation:	448 N.J.Super. 135 151 A.3d 985
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405 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. O.M. -- rank: 558

... year-old son, M.G. (Matt),1 in violation of N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c). The court concluded that given defendant's level of ... or neglect as brought by the Division. We disagree. Under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b), an abused or neglected child includes: [A ... the controlling standards for adjudicating cases of abuse or neglect. N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to - 8.73; N.J. Div. of Youth & Family Servs ... of harm.' A.L., 213 N.J. at 23 (citing N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b)). As set forth in the statute, '[t ... 223 N.J. 166, 179 (2015) (alternations in original) (quoting N.J.S.A. 9:6- 8.21(c)(4)(b)). To satisfy that standard, conduct must be ...

docket:	a5296-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-01-30
status:	unpublished
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