Whether the trial court's findings of fact supported its conclusions of law that respondent-father's parental rights should be terminated under N.C.G.S. § 7B-1111(a)(1), (a)(2), and (a)(5).

Appeal from conviction for common law obstruction of justice, as elevated to a felony under N.C.G.S. § 14-3(b); whether the trial court erred in denying defendant's motion to dismiss based on insufficient evidence.

Whether the Court of Appeals majority erred in affirming the trial court's denial of defendant's motion to suppress evidence obtained via a strip search.

Whether a noncitizen who pleaded guilty to a deportable crime but claimed that he was not correctly advised by counsel of the immigration consequences of his plea should be allowed to withdraw it; application of U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Padilla v. Kentucky.

Child custody; findings of fact

Workers' Compensation Act; N.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 97-84; statutory interpretation

Motion to Dismiss; Lack of Standing; Injury not traceable to defendant

?federal tax liens? ?lien priority? and ?local tax liens? and ?recordation priority.?

Venue

Termination of parental rights, juveniles' adoptability, findings of fact

Permanency planning, Cease reunification efforts, Guardianship, Guardianship verification, Rights and responsibilities that remain with parents after guardianship appointment

Neglect, termination of parental rights, best interest of child

Subject Matter Jurisdiction; Juvenile Petitions

Termination of parental rights, best interest of child

Adjudication; Neglect; Risk of Impairment; Conditions in the home.

Reunification efforts, permanent home, ineffective assistance of counsel

Declaratory judgment order; moot; inappropriate subject of declaratory judgment; lack of appellate jurisdiction.

visitation; NCGS § 50-13.5

Rule 30(e); Jurisdiction; Notice of Appeal

Notice of Appeal, Certificate of Service.