§ 50-47 – Hearing.
50-47. Hearing. Unless otherwise provided by the parties’ written agreement: (1) The arbitrators shall appoint a time and place for the hearing and notify the parties or their counsel by personal service or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, not less than five days before the hearing. Appearance of a party at the […]
§ 50-48 – Representation by attorney.
50-48. Representation by attorney. A party has the right to be represented by counsel at any proceeding or hearing under this Article. A waiver of representation prior to a proceeding or hearing is ineffective. (1999-185, s. 1.)
§ 50-42 – Arbitration agreements made valid, irrevocable, and enforceable.
50-42. Arbitration agreements made valid, irrevocable, and enforceable. (a) During, or after marriage, parties may agree in writing to submit to arbitration any controversy, except for the divorce itself, arising out of the marital relationship. Before marriage, parties may agree in writing to submit to arbitration any controversy, except for child support, child custody, or […]
§ 50-42.1 – Nonwaivable provisions.
50-42.1. Nonwaivable provisions. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section or in this Article, a party to an agreement to arbitrate or an arbitration proceeding may waive, or the parties may vary the effect of, the requirements of this Article to the extent provided by law. Any waiver or […]
§ 50-42.2 – Notice.
50-42.2. Notice. (a) A person initiates an arbitration proceeding by giving written notice to the other parties to the agreement to arbitrate in the manner in which the parties have agreed or, in the absence of agreement, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, or by service as authorized for the commencement of a […]
§ 50-31 – Definitions.
50-31. Definitions. As used in this Article, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (1) "Child support case" means the part of any civil or criminal action or proceeding, whether intrastate or interstate, that involves a claim for the establishment or enforcement of a child support obligation. (2) "Dispose" or "disposition" of a child support case […]
§ 50-32 – Disposition of cases within 60 days; extension.
50-32. Disposition of cases within 60 days; extension. Except where paternity is at issue, in all child support cases the district court judge shall dispose of the case from filing to disposition within 60 days, except that this period may be extended for a maximum of 30 days by order of the court if: (1) […]
§ 50-33 – Waiver of expedited process requirement.
50-33. Waiver of expedited process requirement. (a) State to Seek Waiver. – The State Department of Health and Human Services, with the assistance of the Administrative Office of the Courts, shall vigorously pursue application to the United States Department of Health and Human Services for waivers of the federal expedited process requirement. (b) Districts That […]
§ 50-34 – Establishment of an expedited process.
50-34. Establishment of an expedited process. (a) Districts Required to Have Expedited Process. – In any district court district as defined in G.S. 7A-133 that is required by G.S. 50-33(b) to establish an expedited child support process, the Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts shall notify the chief district court judge and the […]
§ 50-35 – Authority and duties of a child support hearing officer.
50-35. Authority and duties of a child support hearing officer. A child support hearing officer who is properly qualified and designated under this Article has the following authority and responsibilities in all child support cases: (1) To conduct hearings and to ensure that the parties’ due process rights are protected; (2) To take testimony and […]