Termination of Parental Rights

82.12.e Grounds Not Alleged in Petition

In Re A.H., COA 06-1709, Annick Lenoir Peek for appellant-mother
The trial court erred in findings grounds to TPR that were not alleged in petition.
COA Opinion

In Re B.L.H. and Z.L.H., COA07-1313, Annick Lenoir Peek for appellant-mother
The original petition did not allege N.C. Gen. Stat. §7B-1111(a)(2) as a ground for terminating the mother's parental rights. The trial court erred in allowing DSS's motion to modify the petition at the hearing so it could find such a ground to TPR.
COA Opinion

In Re R.A.H., Jr. and T.S.H., COA06-183, Annick Lenoir-Peek for appellant-mother
The trial court erred in findings grounds to TPR that were not alleged in petition.
COA Opinion