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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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Parent Representation Forms

July 25, 2024

Motion for Waiver of Service Requirement

July 25, 2024

Motion and Order to Secure Necessary Witness

July 25, 2024

Motion and Order for Expert Witness

July 25, 2024

Order Denying Motion to Quash

July 20, 2023

2023 How to Appeal

July 20, 2023

2023 Appeal Checklist

July 20, 2023

ICPC motion for non-removal parent

July 20, 2023

ICPC Form Instruction for DSS

July 20, 2023

ICPC Form for DSS

July 20, 2023

DSS Manual Excerpt

July 20, 2023

Memo on Ex Parte Motions for Experts in AND cases

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

Word Count Certificate

September 14, 2022

Jurisdiction

September 14, 2022

Certificate of Service

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Contact

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

Key Links

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

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