241 N.C. App. 32 - In re D.L.W.’s Empirical Analysis

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5 state decisions

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1. “'[t]he trial court is not required to make findings of fact on all the evidence presented, nor state every option it considered' in arriving at its disposition under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-1110.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 254 N.C. App. 252 - In re: A.L.L., R.J.M., R.A.M., A.O.Z., D.A.M. · In re H.N.H.

2. “38. Since the removal of the juveniles, the parents have resided at three different addresses, in Alamance County, North Carolina. They were evicted from all three residence [s] for nonpayment of rent. 39. The evictions took place for nonpayment of rent despite the fact that, at times dining residing at the residences, the parents were employed making between $11.00 and $13.00 an hour for 40-60 hours a week. The employment of the parents was not consistent. [[Image here]] 45. The Respondent Mother entered into and was court ordered to comply with [an] out-of-home family services agreement. She was to obtain a mental health assessment. She did an initial assessment which indicated diagnoses of social phobia and cannabis dependency full remission. She did not seek out services to address social phobia. 46. The Respondent Mother obtained a second mental health assessment and did answer questions but was not completely truthful reporting stressors in her life. At no point did she get treatment for social phobia. Initially, she was asked to sign releases and did not, but later did. [[Image here]] 48. The Respondent Mother was to obtain and maintain appropriate housing. She did obtain three different homes, and, at times, resided with friends in Durham. She was not stable, would pay rent for one month but not subsequently without good reason and she does not currently have appropriate housing as she is residing at Allied Churches emergency shelter. 49. The Respondent Mother was to ”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In re D.L.W.

3. “[9. ]e. At the time of the filing of the petition the Respondent Mother and Father were residing at times with their three children in a van located in the woods. f. The Respondent Mother denies the van is heated with a kerosene heater but states the van is run during the night to keep warm, but also states the van is cool enough to store milk. g. The Respondent Parents refused to disclose the location of the van so that the Alamance County Department of Social Services can assess safety and risk issues. h. It is reported there was domestic violence between the parents that places the juveniles at risk. For example, [V.A.W.] has intervened when the parents are arguing. [[Image here]] j. At times, the family has difficulty providing for basic necessities such as housing, baths and so forth. Their skin is very pale and dry, needing lotion. [[Image here]] l. The Respondent Father is not employed. m. The Respondent Mother is employed at AW-NC as a factory worker. She works from 6:00 a.m. until [between] 2:30 p.m. [and] 6:00 p.m. She has been employed for approximately ten months. n. The Respondent Mother reports she made the van payment for the first time in several months a few weeks ago. She reports the van is not drivable because the finance company turned the car off. [sic] o. The Respondent Mother reports she did not have enough money to maintain a household since becoming a permanent employee on February 18, 2013.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In re D.L.W.