New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services v. L.L., A-68 September Term 2008; Supreme Court; opinion by Wallace, J.; decided February 24, 2010. On certification to the Appellate Division. DDS No. 28-1-6909 [28 pp.]

Loren Lilly (a fictitious name) is the mother of four children. Only one, Terry, is the subject of this appeal. In 2001, the police responded to a report that Loren had hit her then-12-year-old daughter, Lois, with a frying pan. Loren was arrested and the New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services placed Terry with Loren’s sister, Judy.