Appellate jurisdiction; 3.1; permanency planning order; visitation; guardianship; discretion to guardian over visitation; future review hearings; failure to make adequate progress on case plans.

Summary judgment; liability for tortious acts of third party; failure to show the defendant's knowledge of dangerous propensities

Motion to amend complaint, necessary party, state agency, sovereign immunity, fraudulent concealment, attorneys' fees

domestic violence protective order; N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50B, sufficient findings of fact to support the denial of domestic violence protective order; fear of imminent serious bodily injury or continued harassment that rose to the level of substantial emotional distress

jurisdiction, file stamp, order

equitable distribution, unequal distribution, sanctions, attorney fees, NCGS 50-20(c).

Domestic violence protective order; Insufficient findings of fact; Sufficiency of evidence; Fear of continued harassment; Substantial emotional distress; Insufficient findings to support conclusion of domestic violence; Remand for additional findings.

Statutory rape; indecent liberties; SBM

probation violation, revocation, constructive possession, clerical errors