Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency

97.03 Authority over parents 7B-904

In re A.S. and M.J.W., COA06-1028, Michael Casterline for appellant-father.
Abuse of discretion in ordering psychological evaluation, substance abuse assessment, and parenting classes when none of those interventions were directed to remediating any behavior leading to neglect.
Slip Opinion

In re A.S. and M.J.W., COA06-1028, Michael Casterline for appellant-father.
Error to order parent to contact Child Support Enforcement in the absence of findings of amount of payment or ability to pay.
Slip Opinion