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NEW JERSEY DIV. OF YOUTH v. K.L.W.

A-5178-09T3, A-5234-09T3.

18 A.3d 193 (2011)

419 N.J. Super. 568

NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. K.L.W. and P.L.J., Defendants-Appellants. In the Matter of the Guardianship of K.K.W., Minor.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided May 3, 2011.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Angelo G. Garubo , Designated Counsel, argued the cause for appellant K.L.W. ( Yvonne Smith Segars , Public Defender, attorney; Mr. Garubo, on the brief).

Mark E. Kleiman , Designated Counsel, argued the cause for appellant P.L.J. ( Yvonne Smith Segars , Public Defender, attorney; Mr. Kleiman, on the brief).

Ella Skora , Deputy Attorney General, argued the cause for respondent ( Paula T. Dow , Attorney General, attorney; Andrea M. Silkowitz , Assistant Attorney General, of counsel; Ms. Skora, on the brief).

Damen J. Thiel , Designated Counsel, argued the cause for minor ( Yvonne Smith Segars , Public Defender, Law Guardian, attorney; Mr. Thiel, on the brief).

Before Judges A.A. RODRÍGUEZ, GRALL and C.L. MINIMAN.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

GRALL, J.A.D.

P.L.J. and K.L.W., the mother and father of K.K.W., appeal separately from a judgment terminating their respective parental rights. They primarily argue that reversal is required because the Division of Youth and Family Services (Division) failed to meet its obligation to "initiate a search for relatives who may be willing and able to provide the care and support required by the child." N.J.S.A.

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