Conduct inconsistent with constitutionally protected status as parent; clear, cogent and convincing evidence standard; ceasing reunification efforts, NCGS 7B-906.2; permanent custody; foster parents.

attorney's fees; NCGS §§ 36C-10-1004, 6-21(2)

Termination of parental rights, appeal from permanency planning order

Juvenile, Motion to Dismiss, Timely Appeal, Collateral Attack

Termination of parental rights; neglect; compliance with case plan; incarcerated father; best interests determination.

Termination of parental rights; best interests of the child

termination, law of the case

ajudication order, parental rights

Interlocutory appeal of partial summary judgment; right to avoid inconsistent verdicts

Rule 59 motion for new trial following summary judgment order resolving the case

Termination of child support prior to high school graduation; Section 50-13.4(c)(2)

Grandparent visitation - constitutional rights of parents and statutory best interest test

Modification of Child Support; Unequal Distribution; Statutory Factors; Alimony

Exclusion of evidence; Prejudicial error; Motion for new trial; Remittitur

Motor vehicle , Intersection, Contributory Negligence, JNOV, Last Clear Chance, Pleading Affirmative Defenses, Jury Instructions

Workers' compensation; ongoing disability; calculation of average weekly wage

Motion to dismiss; Rule 12(b)(6); format and sufficiency of pleading; adequate notice; postseparation support; alimony

Issue preservation; failure to object; no request for plain error; sufficiency of factual basis for acceptance of plea

Business Records; Authentication; Felony Breaking and Entering

Reasonable Suspicion; Fourth Amendment; Traffic Stops; Motion to Suppress