§ 48-9-103 – Release of nonidentifying information.
48-9-103. Release of nonidentifying information. (a) An adoptive parent, an adoptee who is an adult at the time of the request, or a minor adoptee who is a parent or an expectant parent may request a copy of any document prepared pursuant to G.S. 48-3-205 and a copy of any additional nonidentifying health-related information about […]
§ 48-4-105 – Visitation awards to grandparents pursuant to Chapter 50 of the General Statutes.
48-4-105. Visitation awards to grandparents pursuant to Chapter 50 of the General Statutes. (a) An adoption under this Article does not terminate or otherwise affect visitation rights awarded to a biological grandparent of a minor pursuant to G.S. 50-13.2. (b) An adoption under this Article does not affect the right of a biological grandparent to […]
§ 48-3-703 – Content of relinquishment; mandatory provisions.
48-3-703. Content of relinquishment; mandatory provisions. (a) A relinquishment executed by a parent or guardian under G.S. 48-3-701 must be in writing and state the following: (1) The date and place of the execution of the relinquishment. (2) The name, date of birth, and permanent address, if any, and if none, the current mailing address, […]
§ 48-3-704 – Content of relinquishment; optional provisions.
48-3-704. Content of relinquishment; optional provisions. In addition to the mandatory provisions listed in G.S. 48-3-703, a relinquishment may also state that the relinquishment may be revoked upon notice by the agency that an adoption by a specific prospective adoptive parent, named or described in the relinquishment is not completed. In this event the parent’s […]
§ 48-3-705 – Consequences of relinquishment.
48-3-705. Consequences of relinquishment. (a) A relinquishment executed pursuant to G.S. 48-3-702 through G.S. 48-3-704 may be revoked as provided in G.S. 48-3-706 and is otherwise final and irrevocable except under a circumstance set forth in G.S. 48-3-707. (b) Upon execution, a relinquishment by a parent or guardian entitled under G.S. 48-3-201 to place a […]
§ 48-3-706 – Revocation of relinquishments.
48-3-706. Revocation of relinquishments. (a) A relinquishment of any infant who is in utero or any minor may be revoked within seven days following the day on which it is executed by the infant or minor’s parent or guardian, inclusive of weekends and holidays. If the final day of the period falls on a Saturday, […]
§ 48-3-707 – Challenges to validity of relinquishments.
48-3-707. Challenges to validity of relinquishments. (a) A relinquishment shall become void if any of the following occur: (1) Before the entry of the adoption decree, the individual who executed the relinquishment establishes by clear and convincing evidence that it was obtained by fraud or duress. (2) Before placement with a prospective adoptive parent occurs, […]
§ 48-4-100 – Application of Article.
48-4-100. Application of Article. This Article shall apply to the adoption of minors by their stepparents. (1995, c. 457, s. 2.)
§ 48-4-101 – Who may file a petition to adopt a minor stepchild.
48-4-101. Who may file a petition to adopt a minor stepchild. A stepparent may file a petition under this Article to adopt a minor who is the child of the stepparent’s spouse if: (1) The parent who is the spouse has legal and physical custody of the child, and the child has resided primarily with […]
§ 48-4-102 – Consent to adoption of stepchild.
48-4-102. Consent to adoption of stepchild. Except under circumstances described in G.S. 48-3-603, a petition to adopt a minor stepchild may be granted only if consent to the adoption has been executed by the adoptee if 12 or more years of age; and (1) The adoptee’s parents as described in G.S. 48-3-601; and (2) Any […]