48-2-303. Caption of petition for adoption.
The caption of the petition shall be substantially as follows:
*(Full name by which the adoptee is to be known if the adoption is granted). (1949, c. 300; 1961, c. 186; 1969, c. 982; 1973, c. 476, s. 138; 1995, c. 88, s. 5; c. 457, s. 2; 1997-215, s. 9(d).)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 2 - General Adoption Procedure.
§ 48-2-102 - Transfer, stay, or dismissal.
§ 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.
§ 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.
§ 48-2-401 - Notice by petitioner.
§ 48-2-402 - Manner of service.
§ 48-2-403 - Additional notice of proceedings by petitioner.
§ 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.
§ 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.
§ 48-2-602 - 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.