Supreme Court of North Carolina
In re A.N.H.
May 6, 2022
Summary
The Court vacated the termination of the respondent-father's parental rights because, after disregarding findings unsupported by clear, cogent, and convincing evidence, the remaining findings did not establish either a likelihood of future neglect or failure to make reasonable progress. Although the evidence showed some continuing positive drug screens and incomplete treatment, it also showed substantial compliance with most case-plan requirements and did not connect the remaining evidence to a substantial risk of impairment or failure to correct the conditions leading to removal. The matter was remanded for further proceedings, including the possible receipt of additional evidence.