A Minor’s Consent to Adoption: Where and in What Proceeding Is It Waived? Contributed by Sara DePasquale on March 5, 2021 at 4:55 pm and is filed under Adoptions.
2019 Statutory Amendments to Adoption Laws Contributed by Sara DePasquale on January 23, 2020 at 6:48 am and is filed under Adoptions.
Adoptions and Sperm Donors Contributed by Sara DePasquale, Meredith Smith on April 24, 2015 at 4:50 am and is filed under Adoptions, Family Law.
Abuse, Neglect, Dependency Actions Automatically Stay Custody Claims in Civil Actions Contributed by Sara DePasquale on March 27, 2015 at 5:00 am and is filed under Adoptions, Child Welfare Law, Family Law.
Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act Applies to Family Cases Too Contributed by Cheryl Howell on February 13, 2015 at 5:00 am and is filed under Adoptions, Child Welfare Law, Civil Law, Civil Practice, Civil Procedure-General, Family Law, Small Claims Law.
Clerks, Adoptions and Division Review (Part I) Contributed by Meredith Smith on February 4, 2015 at 5:00 am and is filed under Adoptions.
Only “Proper” Rule 59 Motions Will Toll the Appeal Deadline: New Cases Contributed by Ann Anderson on November 9, 2018 at 4:29 pm and is filed under Appeals, Civil Procedure-General.
Rule 59: Not for Relief from Interlocutory Orders – A New Opinion Contributed by Ann Anderson on December 7, 2016 at 11:15 am and is filed under Appeals, Civil Procedure-General, Jurisdiction.
Appeal Deadlines and Tolling under Rule 3(c)(2): Don’t Be So Sure! Contributed by Ann Anderson on April 6, 2016 at 5:00 am and is filed under Appeals, Civil Practice, Civil Procedure-General, Jurisdiction.
Staycation All I Ever Wanted: Why Parent Attorneys Should Consider Requesting Stays of TPR Orders Contributed by Timothy Heinle on September 15, 2021 at 1:20 pm and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
S.L. 2021-100 Amends the Juvenile Code Related to Abuse, Neglect, Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights Contributed by Sara DePasquale on August 10, 2021 at 7:38 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
Court of Appeals Addresses Temporary Suspension of Supervised Visits in an A/N/D Order Contributed by Sara DePasquale on June 1, 2021 at 3:01 pm and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
Moratorium on Aging Out of the Foster Care 18-21 Program – Get the Word Out! Contributed by Sara DePasquale on May 13, 2021 at 8:14 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
The TPR Dispositional Stage, the Juvenile’s Best Interests, and the N.C. Supreme Court Contributed by Sara DePasquale on May 7, 2021 at 7:11 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
To Be or Not to Be: How to Know When a Parent Attorney in a TPR Is Provisional Counsel and What That Means for Withdrawing Contributed by Timothy Heinle on April 9, 2021 at 3:15 pm and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
What the N.C. Supreme Court’s Ruling in In re S.M. may mean for Court Reports In Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency Cases Contributed by Timothy Heinle on March 10, 2021 at 11:25 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
In Search of Youth Voice: Were You or Someone You Know Involved with Juvenile Court in N.C.? Contributed by Sara DePasquale on October 27, 2020 at 9:32 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law, Juvenile Justice.
NC Supreme Court Addresses ICWA for the First Time Contributed by Sara DePasquale on October 15, 2020 at 12:07 pm and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
The Child Welfare System and Race Contributed by Sara DePasquale on June 15, 2020 at 7:49 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
“Catastrophic Conditions,” Statutory Timelines, and Other Issues in A/N/D Court Cases Contributed by Sara DePasquale on March 17, 2020 at 1:26 pm and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
They’re Here! Updated Abuse, Neglect, Dependency and TPR Resources from the SOG Contributed by Sara DePasquale on February 17, 2020 at 2:39 pm and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
The Indian Child Welfare Act and Subject Matter Jurisdiction in Child Welfare Actions Contributed by Sara DePasquale on February 3, 2020 at 7:01 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
BIG NEWS: S.L. 2019-245 Creates a New Universal Mandated Reporting Law for Child Victims of Crimes and Changes the Definition of “Caretaker” Contributed by Sara DePasquale on November 13, 2019 at 9:00 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
2019 N.C. Legislative Changes to the Juvenile Code Related to Abuse, Neglect, Dependency and TPRs Contributed by Sara DePasquale on October 10, 2019 at 1:59 pm and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
What Can the District Court Do in an A/N/D or TPR Action when an Appeal Is Pending? Contributed by Sara DePasquale on August 2, 2019 at 1:12 pm and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
Extra! Extra! Read All About It! New Juvenile Law Bulletin – Delinquency and DSS Custody without Abuse, Neglect, or Dependency: How Does that Work? Contributed by Sara DePasquale on June 12, 2019 at 10:59 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law, Juvenile Justice, Juvenile Law.
When Does Delinquency Result in Abuse, Neglect, or Dependency? Contributed by Sara DePasquale on May 28, 2019 at 6:42 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law, Juvenile Justice.
Big Changes to Appeals of A/N/D – TPR Orders Designated in G.S. 7B-1001 Contributed by Sara DePasquale on March 25, 2019 at 11:22 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
Procedural Fairness: How to Do It and Why It Matters Contributed by Shea Denning on October 10, 2018 at 11:30 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law, Civil Law, Clerks of Superior Court, Family Law, Juvenile Justice, Small Claims Law.
The ICPC Applies to an Out-of-State Placement with a Relative in an A/N/D Case, But Is There More to Consider? Contributed by Sara DePasquale on August 24, 2018 at 4:39 pm and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
2018 N.C. Legislative Changes Impacting Child Welfare Contributed by Sara DePasquale on July 9, 2018 at 9:00 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
In re A.P.: A County DSS Director’s Standing to File an A/N/D Petition Is Not as Limited as Previously Held by the Court of Appeals Contributed by Sara DePasquale on June 14, 2018 at 1:06 pm and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
And Now a Two-Step: Eliminating Reunification as a Permanent Plan in an A/N/D Proceeding Contributed by Sara DePasquale on May 3, 2018 at 7:18 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
The Cease Reunification Efforts Shuffle in A/N/D Actions: It’s All about the Timing Contributed by Sara DePasquale on March 2, 2018 at 10:26 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
New Abuse, Neglect, Dependency, and Termination of Parental Rights Resources Contributed by Sara DePasquale on January 23, 2018 at 3:44 pm and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
Show Me the Money: Verification of Adequate Resources Required when Ordering Custody or Guardianship to a Non-Parent in an A/N/D Action Contributed by Sara DePasquale on October 25, 2017 at 11:41 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
Parent Defender Training: Looking Back and Moving Forward Contributed by Austine Long on September 27, 2017 at 8:00 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law, Juvenile Law.
Which County DSS Files the A/N/D Petition: That Is the Jurisdictional Question! Contributed by Sara DePasquale on September 15, 2017 at 1:30 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
Highlights of 2017 Legislative Changes Impacting Child Welfare Practice Contributed by Sara DePasquale on July 19, 2017 at 6:00 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
A/N/D Reporting: Rights, Protections, and Prosecutor Review Contributed by Sara DePasquale on June 21, 2017 at 6:00 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
Tick Tock: Mandatory Time Requirements to Enter A/N/D and TPR Orders Contributed by Sara DePasquale on May 10, 2017 at 10:52 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
Collaboration at Its Finest Contributed by Austine Long on April 7, 2017 at 8:00 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law, Juvenile Law.
Applying UCCJEA Temporary Emergency Jurisdiction in A/N/D Cases Contributed by Sara DePasquale on March 10, 2017 at 6:00 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
It’s Complicated: Venue vs Jurisdiction in A/N/D and TPR Actions Contributed by Sara DePasquale on February 22, 2017 at 1:22 pm and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
Final Episode of Season 2 Beyond the Bench Podcast – Obtaining Permanency Contributed by Sara DePasquale on January 27, 2017 at 6:30 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
Beyond the Bench Podcast, Season 2: Episode 5 – The Child’s Voice in Court: The Role of the Guardian ad Litem Contributed by Sara DePasquale on January 13, 2017 at 6:04 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
Foster Care Extended to Age 21 Contributed by Sara DePasquale on January 11, 2017 at 7:15 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
Beyond the Bench Podcast, Season 2: Episode 4 — The Case Plan: In and Out of Court Contributed by Sara DePasquale on December 16, 2016 at 7:00 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
The Indian Child Welfare Act: New Binding Federal Regulations You Need to Know About! Contributed by Sara DePasquale on December 9, 2016 at 7:45 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
Beyond the Bench Podcast, Season 2: Episode 3 — The Trial: Adjudicating Neglect Contributed by Sara DePasquale on December 2, 2016 at 6:00 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
Check Out Episode 2, “The System Responds,” of Beyond the Bench Season 2 Contributed by Sara DePasquale on November 18, 2016 at 6:00 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
Beyond the Bench Podcast, Season 2: Episode 1, Without a Home Contributed by Sara DePasquale on November 4, 2016 at 12:47 pm and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
Season Two of Beyond the Bench, “Homelessness, Neglect, and Child Welfare in North Carolina,” Launches This Week! Contributed by Sara DePasquale on October 31, 2016 at 2:00 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
School Stability for Children in Foster Care Contributed by Sara DePasquale on September 21, 2016 at 8:00 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
It’s My Birthday and I’ll Cry if I Want To; Is That the Norm for Children in Foster Care? Contributed by Sara DePasquale on August 12, 2016 at 6:00 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
2016 Legislative Changes Impacting Child Welfare Contributed by Sara DePasquale on July 20, 2016 at 5:45 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
From a Parent Wrongly Accused of Molesting Her Daughter to Becoming an Attorney, Lessons Learned Contributed by Austine Long on July 1, 2016 at 5:52 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
New Book! Fathers and Paternity: Applying the Law in North Carolina Child Welfare Cases Contributed by Sara DePasquale on June 17, 2016 at 5:00 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
Children in DSS Custody Who Need Treatment in a PRTF: There’s a Disconnect Contributed by Sara DePasquale on June 1, 2016 at 5:00 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
When Parental Discipline Goes Too Far, It’s Child Abuse Contributed by Sara DePasquale on May 25, 2016 at 5:34 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
What Is the Responsible Individuals List and Why Is Someone on It? Contributed by Sara DePasquale on April 27, 2016 at 1:57 pm and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
Legitimation versus Paternity: What’s the Difference? Contributed by Sara DePasquale on March 23, 2016 at 9:59 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
Non-Parents’ Right to Counsel in Abuse, Neglect and Dependency Cases Contributed by Austine Long on February 5, 2016 at 8:54 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
Children in Foster Care and Sex Trafficking: New NC Policy to Know About Contributed by Sara DePasquale on January 29, 2016 at 6:36 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
The New Law Addressing Child Maltreatment in Child Care Facilities: It’s the State’s Responsibility Contributed by Sara DePasquale on January 6, 2016 at 9:54 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
Consenting to Medical Treatment for a Child Placed in the Custody of County Department, Part II: Non-routine and Non-emergency Medical Care Contributed by Sara DePasquale on November 6, 2015 at 6:01 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
Consenting to Medical Treatment for a Child Placed in the Custody of County Department Part I: Routine and Emergency Care and Evaluations in Exigent Circumstances Contributed by Sara DePasquale on November 4, 2015 at 5:37 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
Children in Foster Care, “Normal Childhood Activities,” and the “Reasonable and Prudent Parent” Standard Contributed by Sara DePasquale on October 16, 2015 at 7:09 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
What Is the Role of a Foster Parent in the A/N/D Court Action? Contributed by Sara DePasquale on September 30, 2015 at 5:53 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
A/N/D, ICPC, and Out-of-State Parents: Say What? Contributed by Sara DePasquale on September 25, 2015 at 6:14 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
Who Is a “Caretaker” in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases? Contributed by Sara DePasquale on September 2, 2015 at 5:36 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse, Neglect, or Dependency: What’s an Attorney To Do? Contributed by Sara DePasquale on August 7, 2015 at 5:40 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
Ohio v. Clark: What Does It Mean for Child Protective Services? Contributed by Sara DePasquale on July 22, 2015 at 5:44 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
Initial Removal of a Child from a Home Because of Suspected Abuse, Neglect, or Dependency, Amended G.S. 7B-504 Contributed by Sara DePasquale on June 24, 2015 at 5:58 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
One Potato, Two Potato: The Rules of Civil Procedure in A/N/D and TPR Proceedings Contributed by Sara DePasquale on May 20, 2015 at 5:00 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law, Civil Law, Civil Practice.
The SCRA and Juvenile Proceedings Contributed by Sara DePasquale on April 29, 2015 at 4:52 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
Abuse, Neglect, Dependency Actions Automatically Stay Custody Claims in Civil Actions Contributed by Sara DePasquale on March 27, 2015 at 5:00 am and is filed under Adoptions, Child Welfare Law, Family Law.
When Can Juveniles Be Held in Contempt? Contributed by LaToya Powell on March 25, 2015 at 5:00 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law, Civil Law, Civil Practice, Family Law, Juvenile Justice.
Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency (A/N/D) Petitions: Sign and Verify Contributed by Sara DePasquale on March 4, 2015 at 5:00 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act Applies to Family Cases Too Contributed by Cheryl Howell on February 13, 2015 at 5:00 am and is filed under Adoptions, Child Welfare Law, Civil Law, Civil Practice, Civil Procedure-General, Family Law, Small Claims Law.
New SOG Bulletin: “Childhood Immunizations and the Role of a County Department of Social Services” Contributed by Sara DePasquale on January 30, 2015 at 5:00 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law.
No Contempt for the Nonpayment of Money Without Actual Evidence of Ability to Pay Contributed by Cheryl Howell on December 5, 2018 at 8:00 am and is filed under Civil Law, Contempt, Family Law.
Procedural Fairness: How to Do It and Why It Matters Contributed by Shea Denning on October 10, 2018 at 11:30 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law, Civil Law, Clerks of Superior Court, Family Law, Juvenile Justice, Small Claims Law.
Calling all attorneys! Visit us in Chapel Hill for our live CLE@SOG. Contributed by Ann Anderson on September 5, 2018 at 2:03 pm and is filed under Civil Law, Uncategorized.
Amending defective Rule 9(j) certifications under Rule 15(a): The Supreme Court’s new opinion in Vaughan v. Mashburn Contributed by Ann Anderson on August 31, 2018 at 2:42 am and is filed under Civil Law, Civil Procedure-General.
When can the court order surrender of a firearm in a 50C Civil No-Contact Order? Contributed by Cheryl Howell on August 16, 2018 at 10:51 am and is filed under Civil Law, Family Law.
Pleading med mal: Rule 9(j), res ipsa loquitur, and a new Court of Appeals opinion Contributed by Ann Anderson on April 18, 2018 at 4:35 pm and is filed under Civil Law, Civil Practice, Civil Procedure-General.
Choice of Law and Forum Selection in Business Contracts – New Law in North Carolina Contributed by Ann Anderson on October 4, 2017 at 9:00 am and is filed under Civil Law, Civil Practice, Civil Procedure-General.
Court of Appeals holds that “heart balm” claims are not facially unconstitutional Contributed by Ann Anderson on September 6, 2017 at 9:42 am and is filed under Civil Law, Constitutional Issues.
Local Government Lawyers: Take Care Asserting Governmental Immunity Contributed by Trey Allen on August 11, 2017 at 6:00 am and is filed under Civil Law.
Falls at the hospital: medical malpractice or ordinary negligence? Recent Court of Appeals opinions Contributed by Ann Anderson on May 26, 2017 at 1:22 pm and is filed under Civil Law, Civil Practice, Civil Procedure-General.
Doctors, Patients, and Arbitration Agreements: The NC Supreme Court’s Ruling in King v. Bryant Contributed by Ann Anderson on February 3, 2017 at 7:00 am and is filed under Civil Law, Civil Practice, Dispute Resolution.
Courts, Church Disputes, and the First Amendment Contributed by Ann Anderson on December 14, 2016 at 2:52 pm and is filed under Civil Law, Constitutional Issues, Jurisdiction.
Public Official Immunity and Intentional Torts – A New Publication Available Contributed by Ann Anderson on October 12, 2016 at 7:00 am and is filed under Civil Law.
Drilling Down on the Clerk’s Civil Contempt Authority Contributed by Meredith Smith on September 28, 2016 at 10:48 am and is filed under Civil Law.
Business or Shelter: When the Commercial/Residential Distinction Makes a Difference in Landlord-Tenant Cases Contributed by Dona Lewandowski on April 13, 2016 at 10:00 am and is filed under Civil Law, Small Claims Law.
Court Approval of Minor Settlements in North Carolina Contributed by Ann Anderson on March 9, 2016 at 5:00 am and is filed under Civil Law, Civil Practice, Civil Procedure-General, Judicial Authority, Jurisdiction.
New Lifetime Civil No-Contact Order Contributed by Cheryl Howell on October 23, 2015 at 5:18 am and is filed under Civil Law, Domestic Violence, Family Law.
NO FINES FOR CIVIL CONTEMPT Contributed by Cheryl Howell on August 21, 2015 at 5:00 am and is filed under Civil Law, Civil Practice, Contempt, Domestic Violence, Family Law.
Assignment to Small Claims Court: What Happens When Things Go Wrong? Contributed by Dona Lewandowski on August 12, 2015 at 4:33 am and is filed under Civil Law, Civil Practice, Small Claims Law.
The Clerk of Court’s Role in Small Claims Cases Contributed by Dona Lewandowski on July 29, 2015 at 5:00 am and is filed under Civil Law, Civil Practice, Small Claims Law.
Special Rules for Summary Ejectment Actions Contributed by Dona Lewandowski on July 1, 2015 at 5:00 am and is filed under Civil Law, Civil Practice, Small Claims Law.
One Potato, Two Potato: The Rules of Civil Procedure in A/N/D and TPR Proceedings Contributed by Sara DePasquale on May 20, 2015 at 5:00 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law, Civil Law, Civil Practice.
Contempt: Establishing Ability to Pay Contributed by Cheryl Howell on May 8, 2015 at 5:00 am and is filed under Civil Law, Civil Practice, Family Law.
No Default Judgment in Contempt Contributed by Cheryl Howell on May 1, 2015 at 5:00 am and is filed under Civil Law, Civil Practice, Family Law.
50B Consent Orders: Findings of Fact/Conclusions of Law Contributed by Cheryl Howell on April 10, 2015 at 5:00 am and is filed under Civil Law, Family Law.
Summary Ejectment & Unconscionability: When Breach of the Lease Is Not Enough Contributed by Dona Lewandowski on April 8, 2015 at 5:00 am and is filed under Civil Law, Small Claims Law.
When Can Juveniles Be Held in Contempt? Contributed by LaToya Powell on March 25, 2015 at 5:00 am and is filed under Child Welfare Law, Civil Law, Civil Practice, Family Law, Juvenile Justice.
Minor Parties in 50B Cases Contributed by Cheryl Howell on March 13, 2015 at 5:00 am and is filed under Civil Law, Civil Practice, Civil Procedure-General, Family Law.
Pattern Jury Instructions – New, free format at the SOG Contributed by Ann Anderson on March 5, 2015 at 11:50 am and is filed under Civil Law, Civil Practice.
Review of Evidence during Jury Deliberations Contributed by Ann Anderson on February 20, 2015 at 5:00 am and is filed under Civil Law, Civil Practice.