In re J.A.G.

HUNTER, Judge.

Respondent-mother presents the following issues for our consideration: Whether the trial court (I) abused its discretion in denying her motion to dismiss at the close of petitioner's evidence; (II) erroneously adjudicated her son neglected and dependent; and (III) abused its discretion in ordering the custody *328of her son to remain with the Johnston County Department of Social Services (hereinafter "DSS"). After careful review, we reverse in part the order below.

The pertinent facts of the instant appeal are as follows: DSS filed a juvenile petition on 30 January 2004 concerning…