Supreme Court of New Jersey

In the Matter of the Guardianship of J.N.H., a Minor

June 26, 2002172 N.J. 440

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey reversed the trial court’s denial of C.H.’s Rule 4:50 motion to set aside the termination of her parental rights and remanded for further proceedings, emphasizing the need to consider changed circumstances and updated evidence. The decision notes that the trial court abused its discretion by relying on outdated expert testimony and failing to evaluate the child’s current best interests.