§ 50-16.4 – Counsel fees in actions for alimony, postseparation support.
50-16.4. Counsel fees in actions for alimony, postseparation support. At any time that a dependent spouse would be entitled to alimony pursuant to G.S. 50-16.3A, or postseparation support pursuant to G.S. 50-16.2A, the court may, upon application of such spouse, enter an order for reasonable counsel fees, to be paid and secured by the supporting […]
§ 50-16.6 – When alimony, postseparation support, counsel fees not payable.
50-16.6. When alimony, postseparation support, counsel fees not payable. (a) Repealed by Session Laws 1995, c. 319, s. 4. (b) Alimony, postseparation support, and counsel fees may be barred by an express provision of a valid separation agreement, premarital agreement, or marital contract made pursuant to G.S. 52-10(a1) so long as the agreement is performed. […]
§ 50-16.7 – How alimony and postseparation support paid; enforcement of decree.
50-16.7. How alimony and postseparation support paid; enforcement of decree. (a) Alimony or postseparation support shall be paid by lump sum payment, periodic payments, income withholding, or by transfer of title or possession of personal property or any interest therein, or a security interest in or possession of real property, as the court may order. […]
§ 50-16.8 – Procedure in actions for postseparation support.
50-16.8. Procedure in actions for postseparation support. When an application is made for postseparation support, the court may base its award on a verified pleading, affidavit, or other competent evidence. The court shall set forth the reasons for its award or denial of postseparation support, and if making an award, the reasons for its amount, […]
§ 50-16.9 – Modification of order.
50-16.9. Modification of order. (a) An order of a court of this State for alimony or postseparation support, whether contested or entered by consent, may be modified or vacated at any time, upon motion in the cause and a showing of changed circumstances by either party or anyone interested. This section shall not apply to […]
§ 50-13.12 – Forfeiture of licensing privileges for failure to pay child support or for failure to comply with subpoena issued pursuant to child support or paternity establishment proceedings.
50-13.12. Forfeiture of licensing privileges for failure to pay child support or for failure to comply with subpoena issued pursuant to child support or paternity establishment proceedings. (a) As used in this section, the term: (1) "Licensing board" means a department, division, agency, officer, board, or other unit of state government that issues hunting, fishing, […]
§ 50-13.13 – Motion or claim for relief from child support order based on finding of nonpaternity.
50-13.13. Motion or claim for relief from child support order based on finding of nonpaternity. (a) Notwithstanding G.S. 1A-1, Rule 60 of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, or any other provision of law, an individual who, as the father of a child, is required to pay child support under an order that was […]
§ 50-16.1A – Definitions.
50-16.1A. Definitions. As used in this Chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following definitions apply: (1) "Alimony" means an order for payment for the support and maintenance of a spouse or former spouse, periodically or in a lump sum, for a specified or for an indefinite term, ordered in an action for divorce, […]
§ 50-16.2A – Postseparation support.
50-16.2A. Postseparation support. (a) In an action brought pursuant to Chapter 50 of the General Statutes, either party may move for postseparation support. The verified pleading, verified motion, or affidavit of the moving party shall set forth the factual basis for the relief requested. (b) In ordering postseparation support, the court shall base its award […]
§ 50-13.2A – Action for visitation of an adopted grandchild.
50-13.2A. Action for visitation of an adopted grandchild. A biological grandparent may institute an action or proceeding for visitation rights with a child adopted by a stepparent or a relative of the child where a substantial relationship exists between the grandparent and the child. Under no circumstances shall a biological grandparent of a child adopted […]