North Carolina law allows a defendant to file a motion when their attorney provided ineffective counsel. A Harbison claim alleges that counsel admitted the defendant's guilt to the jury, without the defendant's consent.Fire the attorney you have and hire a new one. The concept at the heart of Unified Family Courts is the consolidation of all issues before the court that affect a single family. Lastly, there is no such thing as a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel in family court. The defendant must file a G.S. 15A-1414 claim within 10 days of the entry of judgment when the defendant is alleging "any error" that happened during the trial. Reasons include violations of the defendant's constitutional rights and ineffective assistance of counsel. Lastly, there is no such thing as a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel in family court. Guideline 2.1 General Obligations of Counsel Upon Appointment. (a) Counsel shall obtain and review copies of the petition and other documents in the court.