Neglect; neglected juveniles; dispositional order; custody; DSS; sexual abuse; improper care; improper supervision; substance abuse; dependent juveniles; non-secure custody; adjudicatory hearing; reunification; supervised visitation; no visitation; clear and convincing evidence; guardian ad litem; de novo; specific findings; assault; victim; rape; completed offense; consent; genitals; unsubstantiated claims; competent evidence; credibility of witnesses; unsupervised contact; relinquishment of parental rights; parental rights; recantation; sexual intercourse; penetration; forensic interviews; reasonable inferences; mental impairment; physical impairment; substantial risk of impairment; suspected abuse; abuse of discretion; preservation; appellate review; best interests; statutory rape; indecent liberties; denial of visitation

TPR; neglect under NCGS 7B-1111

termination of parental rights, methamphetamines, Department of Social Services, neglected, dependent, juvenile, custody, permanency planning hearing, no-merit brief

termination of parental rights, willful abandonment, meaningful appellate review

Interlocutory appeal; substantial right.

adverse possession; motion to dismiss

Lease agreement; summary judgment; summary ejectment; Motion for Continuance; Rule 56(f); tenant; landlord; option clause; commercial real estate; contract; expiration of lease; typo; time is of the essence

motion to dismiss - substantial evidence; misdemeanor cruelty to animals NCGS 14-360(a); restitution as condition of probation NCGS 1343(d) - aggrieved party; NCGS 19A-70

hearsay; present sense impression exception; attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon; lesser-included offenses