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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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Resources

July 25, 2023

Tuesday’s Tip #21 – Constitutionalizing Continuances

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

July 18, 2023

Tuesday’s Tip #20 – To Withdraw or Not To Withdraw… Part II

July 11, 2023

Tuesday’s Tip #19 – A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

June 27, 2023

Tuesday’s Tip #18 – To Withdraw or Not To Withdraw

June 20, 2023

Tuesday’s Tip #17 – Rylan’s Law

June 6, 2023

Tuesday’s Tip #16 – Addressing Prior Case Plans

May 30, 2023

Tuesday’s Tip #15 – Relinquishment

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Contact

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

Key Links

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

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