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In Re the Guardianship of D.N.

New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division

Decided April 8, 1983PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

STAMELMAN, J.J.D.R.C.

This matter involves the role of the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) and the Department of Mental Retardation (DMR) in an application made by DYFS for termination of parental rights of parents who are mentally retarded. There is no reported case in New Jersey dealing with termination of parental rights of mentally retarded parents. This opinion supplements an oral opinion given on April 8, 1983.

The mother is D.N., age 32, and the father is R.G., age 23. D.N. has been under the care of DMR since mid-December 1981. R.G. has been under the care of DMR since…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. In Re Guardianship of RG and F.New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1977
  2. In the Interest of WardleSupreme Court of Iowa · 1973
  3. In Re William, Susan, and JosephSupreme Court of Rhode Island · 1982
  4. In re the Guardianship of J. R.New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1980
  5. J. and E. v. M. and F.New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1978

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3Cited by4 opinions

  1. New Jersey Division of Youth & Family Services v. A.W.Supreme Court of New Jersey · 1986
  2. New Jersey Division of Youth & Family Services v. A.G.New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 2001
  3. New Jersey Division of Youth & Family Services v. J.B.Supreme Court of New Jersey · 1990
  4. DCPP VS. M.A.S., IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF M.T.E. AND M.L.E. (FG-11-0008-18, MERCER COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (RECORD IMPOUNDED)New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 2019

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