NJ DYFS v. A.G.


782 A.2d 458 (2001)

344 N.J. Super. 418

NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. A.G., Defendant-Appellant, and R.L., Defendant. In the Matter of the Guardianship of R.G.L., a Minor.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided October 18, 2001.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Lawrence R. Jones, Toms River, argued the cause for appellant.

Stephanie S. Anatale, Deputy Attorney General, argued the cause for respondent (John J. Farmer, Attorney General, attorney; Michael Haas, Assistant Attorney General, of counsel; Ms. Anatale, on the brief).

Joyce L. Maraziti, Manasquan, argued the cause for the Law Guardian (Peter A. Garcia, Acting Public Defender, attorney; Ms. Maraziti, on the brief).

Before Judges CUFF, WECKER and WINKELSTEIN.


The opinion of the court was delivered by WINKELSTEIN, J.A.D.

A.G. and R.L. have lengthy histories of mental illness which have prevented them from raising their son R.G.L. since his birth. A.G., the child's mother, appeals the December 7, 2000 order of the trial court terminating parental rights to her two-year, seven-months-old child. Following a three-day trial, the trial court concluded that A.G. was not capable of caring...

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