§ 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 (a) Repealed by Session Laws 1995, c. 319, s. 4.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 […]
§ 50-13.8 – Custody of persons incapable of self-support upon reaching majority.
50-13.8. Custody of persons incapable of self-support upon reaching majority. For the purposes of custody, the rights of a person who is mentally or physically incapable of self-support upon reaching his majority shall be the same as a minor child for so long as he remains mentally or physically incapable of self-support. (1967, c. 1153, […]
§ 50-13.9 – Procedure to insure payment of child support.
50-13.9. Procedure to insure payment of child support. (a) Upon its own motion or upon motion of either party, the court may order at any time that support payments be made to the State Child Support Collection and Disbursement Unit for remittance to the party entitled to receive the payments. For child support orders initially […]
§ 50-13.10 – Past due child support vested; not subject to retroactive modification; entitled to full faith and credit.
50-13.10. Past due child support vested; not subject to retroactive modification; entitled to full faith and credit. (a) Each past due child support payment is vested when it accrues and may not thereafter be vacated, reduced, or otherwise modified in any way for any reason, in this State or any other state, except that a […]
§ 50-13.11 – Orders and agreements regarding medical support and health insurance coverage for minor children.
50-13.11. Orders and agreements regarding medical support and health insurance coverage for minor children. (a) The court may order a parent of a minor child or other responsible party to provide medical support for the child, or the parties may enter into a written agreement regarding medical support for the child. An order or agreement […]
§ 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 […]