1-643. Applicability; restrictions.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this Article applies to a collaborative law participation agreement that meets the requirements of G.S. 1-644 signed on or after the effective date of this act.
(b) This Article does not apply to any claim or proceeding arising under Chapter 35A, 35B, or 50 of the General Statutes.
(c) Minors, unborn individuals, and individuals who are incompetent shall not be parties to a collaborative law process. (2020-65, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 53 - Uniform Collaborative Law Act.
§ 1-643 - Applicability; restrictions.
§ 1-644 - Collaborative law participation agreement; requirements.
§ 1-645 - Beginning and concluding collaborative law process; tolling of time periods.
§ 1-646 - Proceedings pending before tribunal; status report.
§ 1-648 - Approval of agreement by tribunal.
§ 1-649 - Disqualification of collaborative lawyer and lawyers in associated law firm.
§ 1-651 - Governmental entity as party.
§ 1-652 - Disclosure of information.
§ 1-653 - Standards of professional responsibility not affected.
§ 1-655 - No liability for decision to participate.
§ 1-656 - Confidentiality of collaborative law communication.
§ 1-658 - Waiver and preclusion of privilege.
§ 1-659 - Limits of privilege.
§ 1-660 - Authority of tribunal in case of noncompliance.
§ 1-661 - Alternative dispute resolution permitted.
§ 1-662 - Uniformity of application and construction.
§ 1-663 - Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.