Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency

97.09 Disposition hearing 7B-901

In re T.S.A. and D.S.G., COA04-1057, David Childers for appellant-father.
Because of parental liberty interest, court should not apply "best interests" standard unless parent is unfit or has neglected welfare of child.
Slip Opinion

In Re J.M.B., A.M.B., J.A.B., D.M.B., COA07-275, Richard Jester for appellant-father.
No circumstances warranted ceasing reunification efforts at disposition.
Slip Opinion

In Re J.M.B., A.M.B., J.A.B., D.M.B., COA07-275, Annick Lenoir-Peek for appellant-mother.
No circumstances warranted ceasing reunification efforts at disposition.
Slip Opinion

In Re D.R.G., COA07-341, K. Edward Greene for appellant-mother.
Court fails to make required findings on what is in child's best interests and to support its cessation of reasonable efforts.
Slip Opinion

In Re A.S., COA07-1242, Annick Lenoir-Peek
The trial court erred by its wholesale adoption of court reports and its failure to make findings required by NCGS 7B-507 in ceasing reunification.
COA Docket

In Re M.J.W., et al., COA07-639, Duncan McCormick
The trial court violated Section 7B-901 by refusing to allow the mother to present evidence at the dispositional hearing
COA Opinion