48-4-105. Visitation awards to grandparents pursuant to Chapter 50 of the General Statutes.
(a) An adoption under this Article does not terminate or otherwise affect visitation rights awarded to a biological grandparent of a minor pursuant to G.S. 50-13.2.
(b) An adoption under this Article does not affect the right of a biological grandparent to petition for visitation rights pursuant to G.S. 50-13.2A or G.S. 50-13.5(j). (1949, c. 300; 1953, c. 824; 1955, c. 813, s. 5; 1963, c. 967; 1967, c. 619, s. 5; 1983, c. 454, s. 6; 1985, c. 67, ss. 1-4; c. 575, s. 1; 1995, c. 457, s. 2.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 4 - Adoption of a Minor Stepchild by Stepparent.
§ 48-4-100 - Application of Article.
§ 48-4-101 - Who may file a petition to adopt a minor stepchild.
§ 48-4-102 - Consent to adoption of stepchild.
§ 48-4-103 - Execution and content of consent to adoption by stepparent.
§ 48-4-105 - Visitation awards to grandparents pursuant to Chapter 50 of the General Statutes.