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NC Office of the Parent Defender

NC Office of the Parent Defender

Providing and promoting high quality legal representation for parents affected by the child welfare system (DSS) and parents facing contempt in child support and other civil proceedings

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Appeals

July 20, 2023

2023 How to Appeal

July 20, 2023

2023 Appeal Checklist

July 20, 2023

Notice of Appeal – Change of Custody

July 20, 2023

2023 Notice of Appeal-Change of custody3 and Civil Custody Order

September 14, 2022

Withdrawal of Appeal – Notice Untimely

September 14, 2022

Withdrawal of Appeal – Non-Appealable

September 14, 2022

Withdrawal of Appeal – No Client Signature

September 14, 2022

Withdrawal of Appeal – Improper Party

September 14, 2022

2022 Notice of Appeal – Order Eliminating Reunification (no TPR)

September 14, 2022

2022 Notice of Appeal – TPR and Order Eliminating Reunification

September 14, 2022

2022 Notice of Appeal – Termination of Parental Rights

September 14, 2022

2022 Notice to Preserve-Order Eliminating Reunification

September 14, 2022

2022 Notice of Appeal-Adjudication and Disposition Order

September 14, 2022

Fillable Petition to Sue/Appeal as an Indigent (AOC-G-106)

February 2, 2022

IDS-030 – Appeal Notification Form

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Contact

123 West Main Street
Suite 308
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 354-7230

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  • Parent Representation Forms
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  • Trial Attorney Resources
  • Appellate Attorney Resources

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