50-79. Collaborative law procedures surviving death.
Consistent with G.S. 50-20(l), the personal representative of the estate of a deceased spouse may continue a collaborative law procedure with respect to equitable distribution that has been initiated by a collaborative law agreement prior to death, notwithstanding the death of one of the spouses. The provisions of G.S. 50-73 shall apply to time limits applicable under G.S. 50-20(l) for collaborative law procedures continued pursuant to this section. (2003-371, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 50 - Divorce and Alimony
Article 4 - Collaborative Law Proceedings.
§ 50-72 - Agreement requirements.
§ 50-73 - Tolling of time periods.
§ 50-74 - Notice of collaborative law agreement.
§ 50-75 - Judgment on collaborative law settlement agreement.
§ 50-76 - Failure to reach settlement; disposition by court; duty of attorney to withdraw.
§ 50-77 - Privileged and inadmissible evidence.