Termination of Parental Rights

Adjudication, Jurisdiction, Writ of Certiorari, Motion to Dismiss

Termination of parental rights; Neglect; No-merit brief

Termination of parental rights; N.C. Gen. Stat. 7B-1111(a)(1)-3; findings of fact insufficient for meaningful appellate review; mere recitations of evidence do not constitute findings of fact

No-merit brief; Review under Rule 3.1(d); Abandonment of issues under Rule 28(b)(6)

Termination of parental rights; Alternative Caregiver; Rule 10, Relevant findings

Termination of Parental Rights.

TPR; best interests determination; standard of review

Neglected juvenile; termination of parental rights; abandonment; incarcerated parent; willfulness

Responsible individual list, NCGS 7B-320; business records exception, Rule 803(6); waiver of argument on appeal.

Termination of Parental Rights

TPR; neglect; probability of repetition of neglect

Will contest; dismissed matter for discovery sanctions; Rule 59 motion for a new trial; dismissed as untimely; tolling notice of appeal; no verbatim transcript

Termination of parental rights; Right to counsel

Abuse, neglect, and dependency; insufficient findings to support juvenile neglect adjudications

Industrial Commission; Tort Claims Act; contributory negligence

summary judgment; interlocutory order; negligence; jurisdiction

Summary judgment, appellate jurisdiction, commercial property, foreclosure, investment, securities, settlement agreements

Transfer by deed; TIC like-kind exchange; NC Securities Act (NCGS 78A-1, et seq.): primary liability, secondary liability, material aid, justifiable reliance; summary judgment, common law fraud and misrepresentation.

Motion to Dismiss; Subject-Matter Jurisdiction; Workers' Compensation Act; Malicious Prosecution; Privity; Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices