On June 26, 2025, H612 was signed by the Governor and became S.L. 2025-16. This session law makes significant amendments to the laws addressing juvenile abuse, neglect, and dependency (A/N/D) and the oversight provided by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) over county departments of social services (DSS). The session law […]| On the Civil Side
Session Law 2025-16 (HB 612) was signed into law on June 26, 2025. It makes numerous changes related to child welfare, many of which are discussed by my colleague Sara DePasquale in this blog post. Section 1.17.(b) of the new law, entitled “Christal’s Law,” specifically addresses the relationship between the North Carolina Department of Health […]| On the Civil Side
Sara DePasquale specializes in child welfare law in North Carolina. Her specific areas of expertise include juvenile abuse, neglect, dependency; termination of parental rights; adoptions of minors; juvenile emancipation; judicial waiver of parental consent for abortion; legitimation proceedings; and paternity issues. In December 2021, DePasquale was one of the first specialists in child welfare law certified by the North Carolina State Bar. She was named Albert and Gladys Hall Coates Distin...| www.sog.unc.edu
