In re A.L.T.

The trial court's findings of fact are not supported by clear, cogent and convincing evidence and are insufficient to support the court's adjudication and conclusion that A.L.T. ("Anna") and C.T. ("Clara") were neglected juveniles by both parents under N.C. Gen.Stat. § 7B-101(15) (2013) or controlling precedents. I respectfully dissent from the majority's opinion and would rule the trial court erred when it adjudicated the juveniles to be neglected.

I. Standard of Review

As stated in the majority's opinion, our standard of review is "whether the trial court's findings of fact are based upon…