probation violation, revocation, constructive possession, clerical errors

Statutory rape; indecent liberties; SBM

justiciable controversy, declaratory relief, Utilities Commission jurisdiction, effect on rates or service, parent and subsidiary

Domestic violence protective order; Insufficient findings of fact; Sufficiency of evidence; Fear of continued harassment; Substantial emotional distress; Insufficient findings to support conclusion of domestic violence; Remand for additional findings.

equitable distribution, unequal distribution, sanctions, attorney fees, NCGS 50-20(c).

protective order, child support modification, gross income, reasonable needs of the child, attorney fees

statute of limitations, motion to dismiss, trespass and nuisance.

N.C. Gen. Stat. Section 6-21.5; attorney's fees; reasonable; justiciable issue; final judgment; collateral

termination of parental rights, neglect

Rule 3.1(e); no-merit; independent review; potential merit; arguably support appeal; Rule 28; Rule 28(b)(6); meaningful appellate review; In re L.E.M., 372 N.C. 396, 831 S.E.2d 341 (2019)

Termination of parental rights, Willful failure to make reasonable progress, Probability of future neglect, Continued DSS custody, Permanency planning, Child's best interest.

TPR, termination of parental rights, neglect, abandonment, failure to pay costs of care, best interests of the child, incarceration, adoption, GAL, guardian ad litem.

termination of parental rights, burden of proof, willful abandonment, failure to pay

termination of parental rights; factual allegations; preservation; ineffective assistance of counsel

Tort claims; violation of student's constitutional right to sound basic education

equitable distribution; unequal distribution; classification of property

worker’s compensation, burden of proof, industrial commission review.

domestic violence protective order, harassment, surrender of firearms, threats to commit suicide