In Re Shields

ARNOLD, Judge.

Respondent William R. Shields contends that the trial court erred in allowing testimony as to child support payments made by respondent to the Department of Social Services and further contends that the order terminating his parental rights is not supported by the evidence. We refuse to consider these contentions, however, since respondent did not timely file his petition to proceed in forma pauperis as required by G.S. 1-288.

Appeals in forma pauperis from juvenile actions tried in district court are governed by the provisions of G.S. 1-288, the requirements of which are…