trial court's findings of fact supported placement with non-relative following adjudications of abuse and neglect

Standard of Proof; Clear and Convincing Evidence

Unemployment claim; dismissal of petition for judicial review; N.C. Gen. Stat. 96-15(h); jurisdictional deadline for service of petition

Child Support; Self-Employment Expenses and Income; Child Support Guidelines

res ipsa loquitur; negligence; motion for summary judgement

joint legal custody with primary physical custody of twin children to Father; children's familial and educational support; findings supported by substantial evidence; unchallenged findings; no abuse of discretion in physical custody assignment

trial court did not err in awarding summary judgment in favor of creditor whose wired funds lender refused to accept, in breach of agreement to satisfy obligation for less than originally agreed, or for awarding creditor statutory damages and ordering creditor to cancel liens on deeds of trust securing obligation

Statutory rape of a child, N.C. Gen. Stat. 14-27.25(A);
Fourth Amendment;
Consent to search;
Consent to enter