adjudication; neglect, dependency; domestic violence; unsafe living conditions; inability to provide proper care or supervision; child care arrangements; hearsay testimony

termination of parental rights, neglect, abandonment, adjudication

TPR order; subject matter jurisdiction; UCCJEA; modification jurisdiction; N.C.G.S. § 50A-203; relinquishing jurisdiction

Termination of parental rights; ineffective assistance of counsel; petition failed to give notice of factual allegations; preservation of issues.

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