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cited 2× by 1 distinct case · …absent exceptional circumstances, a finding of abuse or neglect cannot be sustained based solely on a newborn's enduring methadone withdrawal following a mother's timely participation in a bona fide treatment program prescribed by a licensed healthcare professional to whom she h… at p. 246 ⚠ not in text
cited 2× by 1 distinct case · …by concentrating on harm without regard to parental fault at p. 255 ⚠ not in text
cited 2× by 1 distinct case · …unreasonably inflicted harm on her newborn and did so, at least, by acting with gross negligence or recklessness. at p. 246 ⚠ not in text
18 citation events (18 in the last 25 years) across 3 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: In re J.P.S.; In re J.S. (nh, 2023-02-28)
Top citers, strongest first. 3 distinct citers. How cited ↗
discussed Cited as authority (rule) In re J.P.S.; In re J.S.
N.H. · 2023 · confidence medium
Child Protect. and Perm. v. Y.N., 104 A.3d 244, 256 (N.J. 2014) (“[F]inding a mother liable of abuse or 6 neglect for her newborn’s neonatal abstinence syndrome after the mother has made an informed medical decision to undergo methadone maintenance treatment will discourage women from entering detoxification programs that will likely improve their children’s health prospects.”).
examined Cited as authority (rule) In re M.M. and C.M., Juveniles (7×) also: Cited "see"
Vt. · 2015 · confidence medium
Y.N. involved a prosecution of a parent for abusing and neglecting her child, and the state was required to prove that the mother “unreasonably inflicted harm on her newborn and did so, at least, by acting with gross negligence or recklessness.” Id. at 246, 253 (stating that New Jersey statute “makes clear that parental fault is an essential element for a finding of abuse or neglect”).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) New Jersey Division of Child Protection & Permanency v. Y.N.
N.J. · 2015 · confidence medium
This Court’s opinion remanding this matter provided for “the Appellate Division to decide whether there is sufficient credible evidence in the record to support the finding of abuse or neglect on an alternate theory articulated by the family court.” New Jersey Division of Child Protection & Permanency v. Y.N., 220 N.J. 165, 186 , 104 A.3d 244, 256 (2014).
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IN THE MATTER OF BARBARA J. LIEBERMAN, AN ATTORNEY AT LAW (ATTORNEY NO. 025051977)
Supreme Court of New Jersey.
Dec 18, 2014.
104 A.3d 244
2014 N.J. LEXIS 1388
Published

ORDER

BARBARA J. LIEBERMAN of NORTHFIELD, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1977, and who has been temporarily suspended from the practice of law since June 4, 2014, having tendered her consent to disbarment as an attorney at law of the State of New Jersey, and good cause appearing;

It is ORDERED that BARBARA J. LIEBERMAN is disbarred by consent, effective immediately; and it is further

ORDERED that respondent’s name be stricken from the roll of attorneys and that she be permanently restrained and enjoined from practicing law; and it is further

ORDERED that respondent comply with Rule 1:20-20 dealing with disbarred attorneys; and it is further

ORDERED that the entire record of this matter be made a permanent part of respondent’s file as an attorney at law of this State; and it is further

ORDERED that respondent reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for appropriate administrative costs and actual expenses incurred in the prosecution of this matter, as provided in Rule 1:20-17.