termination of parental rights; best interests; adoption

Modification of child custody order

Reconvening opinion; motion for summary judgment standard or review; governmental immunity

findings of fact, best interest of the child, child custody

equitable distribution; appraisal; contempt order; required findings; competent evidence; findings of fact; conclusions of law

interlocutory appeal; direct condemnation; N.C.G.S. § 136-108; inverse condemnation; N.C.G.S. § 136-111; Map Act restrictions; encumbrance; issue of title; damages

insufficient findings of fact; negligence; erroneous standard of care applied

child custody; intervenors; motion to stay; motion to dismiss; Rule 25(a); findings of fact.

summary judgment; trial court; easement; void; vagueness; scope; patent; latent; ambiguous.

arbitration; judicial determination; substantial right; existence of an arbitration agreement; type of claims at issue do not fall within the scope of the parties' agreement.