Nevertheless, the trial court granted the motion. The trial court granted the motion to dismiss finding that Florida retained jurisdiction over the child. 84-4.1 when filing a motion to appear, including a requirement that local counsel be associated who will accept service on behalf of the attorney in any related proceeding or disciplinary action. N.C. Gen. Stat. See N.C.R. App.
Petitioners now contend the trial court erred by failing to enforce compliance with the statute.
Nevertheless, assuming the trial court erred by failing to enforce compliance, we decline to find prejudicial error such that the order should be set aside. They argue that the trial court has original jurisdiction over a petition to terminate parental rights pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. 7A-289.23 in all cases where the child resides in or is found in the district. N.C. Gen. Stat. Provided that, beforeexercising jurisdiction under this Article the court shall find that it would have jurisdiction to make a child custody determination under the provisions of G.S. 50A-3. . . .