Termination of Parental Rights

82.04 GAL for Parent 7B-1101.1

In Re A.A.W., COA06-550, Charlotte Blake for appellant-mother
The appointment of a GAL for a minor parent seven days prior to the TPR hearing was tantamount to denying the mother her right to a GAL.
COA Opinion

In Re C.M.R., et al., COA09-117, Mercedes Chut for appellant-father
The trial court erred when it allowed the father's appointed GAL to act as his trial attorney in violation of 7B-1101.1 (c).
COA Opinion

In Re K.N.M., COA09-706, Windy Rose for appellant-mother
The trial court erred when it failed to appoint a new GAL for mother after the initial GAL was removed from the case.
COA Opinion