negligence, contributory negligence, JNOV, judgment notwithstanding the verdict, motion for directed verdict, damages

Termination of parental rights; Request to waive counsel; and N.C.G.S. 7B-1101.1(a1)

involuntary commitment order, mental illness, dangerous to self, dangerous to others, bodily harm, pandemic

3.1, neglect, disposition, reunification plan

Department of Social Services; Guardian ad Litem; N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-906.2; Visitation; Competent Evidence; N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-906.1; Best Interest; Permanency Planning Hearing; N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-905.1; Abuse of Discretion; and Out-of-State

Abuse; neglect; waiver of challenge; best interests of child; clear and cogent evidence.

domestic violence protective order; legitimate purpose; substantial emotional distress; continued harassment

alimony modification; substantial change of circumstances; bad faith; earning capacity; N.C. Gen. Stat. 50-16.3A(b)

Jurisdiction to modify child custody order; challenged finding of fact supported by substantial evidence; trial court assessed whether a substantial change in circumstances affected the child's welfare and whether modification of custody was in the child's best interests; no abuse of discretion in modification of custody.

motion to dismiss second-degree murder charge; knowingly driving while impaired, when combined with evidence of reckless driving or behavior, may constitute malice; motion for appropriate relief; recanted testimony; privilege against self-incrimination; U.S. Const. Fifth and Sixth Amendments; testimony subject of direct examination as opposed to collateral matters; the trial court may strike testimony in whole or in part or compel witness to testify