50-53. Confirmation of award.
(a) Unless the parties otherwise agree in writing that part or all of an award shall not be confirmed by the court, upon a party's application, the court shall confirm an award, except when within time limits imposed under G.S. 50-54 through G.S. 50-56 grounds are urged for vacating or modifying or correcting the award, in which case the court shall proceed as provided in G.S. 50-54 through G.S. 50-56.
(b) The court may award costs, as provided in G.S. 50-51(f), of the application and subsequent proceedings. (1999-185, s. 1; 2003-61, s. 1; 2005-187, s. 12.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 50 - Divorce and Alimony
Article 3 - Family Law Arbitration Act.
§ 50-41 - Purpose; short title.
§ 50-42 - Arbitration agreements made valid, irrevocable, and enforceable.
§ 50-42.1 - Nonwaivable provisions.
§ 50-43 - Proceedings to compel or stay arbitration.
§ 50-44 - Interim relief and interim measures.
§ 50-45 - Appointment of arbitrators; rules for conducting the arbitration.
§ 50-45.1 - Disclosure by arbitrator.
§ 50-46 - Majority action by arbitrators.
§ 50-48 - Representation by attorney.
§ 50-49 - Witnesses; subpoenas; depositions; court assistance.
§ 50-52 - Change of award by arbitrators.
§ 50-53 - Confirmation of award.
§ 50-55 - Modification or correction of award.
§ 50-57 - Orders or judgments on award.
§ 50-58 - Applications to the court.
§ 50-59 - Court; jurisdiction; other definitions.