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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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Trial Level

April 24, 2026

IWCA Inquiry Flow Chart

April 24, 2026

DSS Limited Release Form

April 24, 2026

End of Hearing Checklist

January 26, 2026

IDS 30-Appeal Notification Form

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

How to Appeal

July 20, 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

Notice of Appeal – Change of custody and Civil Custody Order

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Contact

123 West Main Street
Suite 700
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 354-7230

Key Links

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

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