North Carolina § 50-70 - Collaborative law.
Full text of North Carolina North Carolina General Statutes § 50-70 — Collaborative law., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50-70. Collaborative law.
As an alternative to judicial disposition of issues arising in a civil action under this Article, except for a claim for absolute divorce, on a written agreement of the parties and their attorneys, a civil action may be conducted under collaborative law procedures as set forth in this Article. History (2003-371, s. 1.) Legal Periodicals. - For comment, "Putting 'Counselor' Back in the Lawyer's Job Description: Why More States Should Adopt Collaborative Law Statutes," see 84 N.C. L. Rev. 979 (2006). For article, "Growing Pains: Changes in Collaborative Law and the Challenge of Legal Ethics," see 30 Campbell L. Rev. 237 (2008). For comment, "Working Around the Withdrawal Agreement: Statutory Evidentiary Safeguards Negate the Need for a Withdrawal Agreement in Collaborative Law Proceedings," see 30 Campbell L. Rev. 363 (2008). For article, "Falling Out of Love with an Outdated Tort: An Argument for the Abolition of Criminal Conversation in North Carolina," 87 N.C.L. Rev. 1910 (2009). For article, "Inn Fein Amhain: Taking Collaborative Law Beyond Divorce," see 52 Wake Forest L. Rev. 139 (2017).
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 50-70
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 50-70 cover?
Section 50-70 ("Collaborative law.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Carolina § 50-70?
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Is this the official text of North Carolina law?
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How does North Carolina § 50-70 apply to my situation?
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