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A parent is entitled to a reasonable opportunity to conduct discovery of a court-appointed expert

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January 8, 2012 at 2:34 pm

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Where the Division initiates an action to terminate parental rights, it is required to prove, by clear and convincing evidence, that termination is in the best interests of the child

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November 29, 2011 at 11:49 am

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The psychological parent

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November 18, 2011 at 7:41 pm

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The role of a resource family

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November 18, 2011 at 7:39 pm

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Resource parents the right to voice their objections to a proposal to remove the child from their care; however, such person is not made a party to the case and that he or she may not be permitted to be present in the courtroom except for purposes of making a statement to the court

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November 18, 2011 at 7:35 pm

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A surrender of parental rights is defined to mean a voluntary relinquishment of all parental rights for the purposes of allowing a child to be adopted

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November 15, 2011 at 9:14 am

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Psychological parent cases

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November 14, 2011 at 9:41 am

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In a custody dispute between a natural parent and a third party, there is a presumption in favor of the natural parent

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November 13, 2011 at 9:08 pm

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Parents have a constitutionally protected right to maintain a relationship with their children; however, that right is not absolute, and must be balanced against the State’s responsibility to protect the welfare of children

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November 9, 2011 at 6:55 pm

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A natural mother may file an action to determine paternity at any time until five years after the child reaches the age of majority

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November 9, 2011 at 6:48 pm

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