IN RE: J.R. (2023)

The district court entered a permanency planning order granting guardianship of Jamil and Kenda to their adult sibling. See N.C. R. App. P. 42(b) (pseudonyms used to protect the identity of minors). Respondent was allowed visitation and was accessed the costs of visitation.

Respondent argues the district court did not make the required findings to support the costs associated with her supervised visitation or of her ability to pay costs. Durham County Department of Social Services (“DSS”) and the Guardian ad Litem concede the error.

That portion of the trial court's order relating to the costs of visitation is vacated and remanded for further proceedings to address who bears the costs of visitation. If Respondent is found to be responsible, the trial court is ordered to make findings and conclusions on her ability to pay the costs of visitation. It is so ordered.

VACATED IN PART AND REMANDED.

Report per Rule 30(e).

PER CURIAM.

Panel consisting of: Judges Tyson, Zachary, and Flood.