7A-244. Domestic relations.
The district court division is the proper division without regard to the amount in controversy, for the trial of civil actions and proceedings for annulment, divorce, equitable distribution of property, alimony, child support, child custody and the enforcement of separation or property settlement agreements between spouses, or recovery for the breach thereof. (1965, c. 310, s. 1; 1981, c. 815, s. 5; 1987, c. 573, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 7A - Judicial Department
Article 20 - Original Civil Jurisdiction of the Trial Divisions.
§ 7A-240 - Original civil jurisdiction generally.
§ 7A-241 - Original jurisdiction in probate and administration of decedents' estates.
§ 7A-242 - Concurrently held original jurisdiction allocated between trial divisions.
§ 7A-243 - Proper division for trial of civil actions generally determined by amount in controversy.
§ 7A-244 - Domestic relations.
§ 7A-246 - Special proceedings; exceptions; guardianship and trust administration.
§ 7A-248 - Condemnation actions and proceedings.
§ 7A-249 - Corporate receiverships.
§ 7A-250 - Review of decisions of administrative agencies.