Laws of North Carolina (Last Updated: May 12, 2015) |
Chapter48. Adoptions. |
Article2. General Adoption Procedure |
Part 1. Jurisdiction and Venue |
§ 48-2-100. Jurisdiction |
§ 48-2-101. Venue |
§ 48-2-102. Transfer, stay, or dismissal |
Part 2. General Procedural Provisions |
§ 48-2-201. Appointment of attorney or guardian ad litem |
§ 48-2-202. No right to jury |
§ 48-2-203. Confidentiality of proceedings under Chapter |
§ 48-2-204. Death of a joint petitioner or stepparent pending final decree |
§ 48-2-205. Recognition of adoption decrees from other jurisdictions |
§ 48-2-206. Prebirth determination of right to consent |
§ 48-2-207. Necessity of consent post-petition |
Part 3. Petition for Adoption |
§ 48-2-301. Petition for adoption; who may file |
§ 48-2-302. Concurrent petitions to adopt and terminate parental rights |
§ 48-2-303. Caption of petition for adoption |
§ 48-2-304. Petition for adoption; content |
§ 48-2-305. Petition for adoption; additional documents |
§ 48-2-306. Omission of required information |
Part 4. Notice of Pendency of Proceedings |
§ 48-2-401. Notice by petitioner |
§ 48-2-402. Manner of service |
§ 48-2-403. Notice of proceedings by clerk |
§ 48-2-404. Notice of proceedings by court to alleged father |
§ 48-2-405. Rights of persons entitled to notice |
§ 48-2-406. Waiver of notice; effect |
§ 48-2-407. Filing proof of service |
Part 5. Report to the Court |
§ 48-2-501. Report to the court during proceeding for adoption of a minor |
§ 48-2-502. Preparation and content of report |
§ 48-2-503. Timing and filing of report |
§ 48-2-504. Fee for report |
Part 6. Dispositional Hearing; Decree of Adoption |
§ 48-2-601. Hearing on, or disposition of, adoption petition; transfer of adoption proceeding; timing |
§ 48-2-602. Disclosure of fees and charges |
§ 48-2-603. Hearing on, or disposition of, petition to adopt a minor |
§ 48-2-604. Denying petition to adopt a minor |
§ 48-2-605. Hearing on petition to adopt an adult |
§ 48-2-606. Decree of adoption |
§ 48-2-607. Appeals |