§ 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

Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes > Chapter 48 > Article 4 - Adoption of a Minor Stepchild by Stepparent

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • in writing: may be construed to include printing, engraving, lithographing, and any other mode of representing words and letters: Provided, that in all cases where a written signature is required by law, the same shall be in a proper handwriting, or in a proper mark. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the said district and territories and all dependencies. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3