Reported Decisions
In re A.C.V., No. COA09-1199, 692 S.E.2d 158 (2010) (In a termination of parental rights proceeding, a father’s failure to provide substantial financial support or consistent care for the mother or child is sufficient grounds to terminate the father’s parental rights. Evidence of parental unfitness or neglect is not required.
A Child’s Hope, LLC, v. Doe, et. al., 178 N.C. App. 96, 630 S.E.2d 673(2006) (In a proceeding for termination of parental rights, a father’s failure to take the required actions to demonstrate commitment to parent-child relationship by providing substantial financial support or consistent care is not excused by misrepresentation by the mother).
In Re Adoption of Anderson, 360 N.C. 271, 624 S.E.2d 626 (2006), reversing 165 N.C. App. 413, 598 S.E.2d 638 (2004) (In an adoption, a father’s tenders or offers of support are not alone sufficient to constitute actually providing financial or tangible support for mother and the mother’s refusal to accept assistance cannot excuse or thwart the father’s ability to take the required actions to demonstrate commitment to parent-child relationship).
In Re Adoption of Anderson, 165 N.C. App. 413, 598 S.E.2d 638 (2004) (In an adoption, a mother’s polite refusal of a father’s offers of support are sufficient to excuse a father’s failure to provide financial or tangible support for mother. Offers alone are sufficient), reversed 360 N.C. 271, 624 S.E.2d 626 (2006).
Classes/Seminars/Publications
Frequent Speaker, Family Law and Adoption, Continuing Legal Education Programs
Adoption Law, Overview of North Carolina Laws, Professional Development Network, 1999.
Retirement and Welfare Benefit Plan Issues for Family Law Attorneys: Overview of Non ERISA Retirement Plans – Understanding Federal Government and Military Retirement Plans, Family Law Section, Mecklenburg County Association, September, 2000
Practice Before the Clerk: Special Proceedings, Adoptions and Vital Records, NC Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2004.
The Relationship Between Immigration & Adoption Law, NC Academy of Trial Lawyers, The Effective Lawyer, Part 2, April 2005.
Adoption Practice and Procedure, Wake Forest University, 2007.
Adoption Law Start to Finish, NBI, 2010.
Adoption Law: Start to Finish, Following Ethical Guidelines, NBI 2016.
Adoption Law: Start to Finish, What to Do if Something Goes Wrong, NBI 2016.
Adoption Law Made Simple, Adhering to Ethical Guidelines in Adoption Law, NBI 2018
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