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NC Gen Stat § 50-56 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50 - Divorce and Alimony|Article 3 - Family Law Arbitration Act.|§ 50-56 - Modification of award for alimony, postseparation support, child support, or child custody based on substantial change of circumstances.

 50-56. Modification of award for alimony, postseparation support, child support, or child custody based on substantial change of circumstances.(a) A court or the arbitrators may modify an award for postseparation support, alimony, child support, or child custody under conditions stated in G.S. 50-13.7 and G.S. 50-16.9 as provided in subsections (b) through (f) of this section.(b) Unless the parties have agreed in writing that an award for postseparation support or alimony shall be nonmodifiable, an award by arbitrators for postseparation support or alimony under G.S. 50-16.2A, 50-16.3A, 50-16.4, or 50-16.7 may be modified if a court order for alimony or postseparation support could be modified under G.S. 50-16.9.(c) An award by arbitrators for child support or child custody may be modified if a court order for child support or child custody could be modified under G.S. 50-13.7.(d) If an award for modifiable postseparation support or alimony, or an award for child support or child custody, has not been confirmed under G.S. 50-53, upon the parties' written agreement these matters may be submitted to arbitrators chosen by the parties under G.S. 50-45. G.S. 50-52 through G.S. 50-56 shall apply to this modified award.(e) If an award for modifiable postseparation support or alimony, or an award for child support or child custody has been confirmed pursuant to G.S. 50-53, upon the parties' agreement in writing and joint motion, the court may remit these matters to arbitrators chosen by the parties as provided in G.S. 50-45, in which case G.S. 50-52 through G.S. 50-56 apply to this modified award.(f) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the provisions of G.S. 50-55 apply to modifications or corrections of awards for postseparation support, alimony, child support, or child custody. (1999-185, s. 1; 2005-187, s. 14.)
NC Gen Stat § 50-57 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50 - Divorce and Alimony|Article 3 - Family Law Arbitration Act.|§ 50-57 - Orders or judgments on award.

 50-57. Orders or judgments on award.(a) Upon granting an order confirming, modifying, or correcting an award, an order or judgment shall be entered in conformity with the order and docketed and enforced as any other order or judgment. The court may award costs, as provided in G.S. 50-51(f), of the application and of proceedings subsequent to the application and disbursements.(b) Notwithstanding G.S. 7A-109, 7A-276.1, or 132-1 or similar law, the court, in its discretion, may order that any arbitration award or order or any judgment or court order entered as a court order or judgment under this Article, or any part of the arbitration award or order or judgment or court order, be sealed, to be opened only upon order of the court upon good cause shown. Upon good cause shown, the court may order resealing of the opened arbitration awards or orders or judgments or court orders. The court, in its discretion, may order that any arbitration award or order or any judgment or court order entered as a court order or judgment under this Article, or any part of the arbitration award or order or judgment or court order, be redacted, the redactions to be opened only upon order of the court upon good cause shown. Upon good cause shown, the court may order redaction of the previously redacted arbitration awards or orders or judgments or court orders opened under the court's order. (1999-185, s. 1; 2005-187, s. 15.)
NC Gen Stat § 50-58 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50 - Divorce and Alimony|Article 3 - Family Law Arbitration Act.|§ 50-58 - Applications to the court.

 50-58. Applications to the court.Except as otherwise provided, an application to a court under this Article shall be by motion and shall be heard in the manner and upon notice provided by law or rule of court for making and hearing motions in civil actions. Unless the parties otherwise agree in writing, notice of an initial application for an order shall be served in the manner provided by law for service of summons in civil actions. (1999-185, s. 1; 2005-187, s. 16.)
NC Gen Stat § 50-59 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50 - Divorce and Alimony|Article 3 - Family Law Arbitration Act.|§ 50-59 - Court; jurisdiction; other definitions.

 50-59. Court; jurisdiction; other definitions.(a) The term "court" means a court of competent jurisdiction of this State. Making an agreement in this State described in G.S. 50-42 or any agreement providing for arbitration in this State or under its laws confers jurisdiction on the court to enforce the agreement under this Article and to enter judgment on an award under the agreement.(b) The term "person" means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, government, governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality, public corporation, or any other legal or commercial entity. (1999-185, s. 1; 2005-187, s. 17.)
NC Gen Stat § 50-60 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50 - Divorce and Alimony|Article 3 - Family Law Arbitration Act.|§ 50-60 - Appeals.

 50-60. Appeals.(a) An appeal may be based on failure to comply with the procedural aspects of this Article. An appeal may be taken from any of the following:(1) An order denying an application to compel arbitration made under G.S. 50-43;(2) An order granting an application to stay arbitration made under G.S. 50-43(b);(3) An order confirming or denying confirmation of an award;(4) An order modifying or correcting an award;(5) An order vacating an award without directing a rehearing; or(6) A judgment entered pursuant to provisions of this Article.(b) Unless the parties contract in an arbitration agreement for judicial review of errors of law as provided in G.S. 50-54(a), a party may not appeal on the basis that the arbitrator failed to apply correctly the law under Chapters 50, 50A, 52B, or 52C of the General Statutes.(c) The appeal shall be taken in the manner and to the same extent as from orders or judgments in a civil action. (1999-185, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 50-61 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50 - Divorce and Alimony|Article 3 - Family Law Arbitration Act.|§ 50-61 - Article not retroactive.

 50-61. Article not retroactive.This Article applies to agreements made on or after October 1, 1999, unless parties by separate written agreement after that date state that this Article shall apply to agreements dated before October 1, 1999. (1999-185, s. 1; 2005-187, s. 18.)
NC Gen Stat § 50-62 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50 - Divorce and Alimony|Article 3 - Family Law Arbitration Act.|§ 50-62 - Construction; uniformity of interpretation.

 50-62. Construction; uniformity of interpretation.(a) Certain provisions of this Article have been adapted from the Uniform Arbitration Act formerly in force in this State, the Revised Uniform Arbitration Act in force in this State, the North Carolina International Commercial Arbitration and Conciliation Act, and Chapters 50, 50A, 50B, 51, 52, and 52C of the General Statutes. This Article shall be construed to effect its general purpose to make uniform provisions of these Acts and Chapters 50, 50A, 50B, 51, 52, 52B, and 52C of the General Statutes.(b) The provisions of this Article governing the legal effect, validity, or enforceability of electronic records or electronic signatures, or of contracts performed with the use of these records or signatures, conform to the requirements of section 102 of the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. 7001, et seq., or as otherwise authorized by federal or State law governing these electronic records or electronic signatures. (1999-185, s. 1; 2005-187, s. 19.)
NC Gen Stat § 50-70 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50 - Divorce and Alimony|Article 4 - Collaborative Law Proceedings.|§ 50-70 - Collaborative law.

 50-70. Collaborative law.As an alternative to judicial disposition of issues arising in a civil action under this Article, except for a claim for absolute divorce, on a written agreement of the parties and their attorneys, a civil action may be conducted under collaborative law procedures as set forth in this Article. (2003-371, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 50-71 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50 - Divorce and Alimony|Article 4 - Collaborative Law Proceedings.|§ 50-71 - Definitions.

 50-71. Definitions.As used in this article, the following terms mean:(1) Collaborative law. - A procedure in which a husband and wife who are separated and are seeking a divorce, or are contemplating separation and divorce, and their attorneys agree to use their best efforts and make a good faith attempt to resolve their disputes arising from the marital relationship on an agreed basis. The procedure shall include an agreement by the parties to attempt to resolve their disputes without having to resort to judicial intervention, except to have the court approve the settlement agreement and sign the orders required by law to effectuate the agreement of the parties as the court deems appropriate. The procedure shall also include an agreement where the parties' attorneys agree not to serve as litigation counsel, except to ask the court to approve the settlement agreement.(2) Collaborative law agreement. - A written agreement, signed by a husband and wife and their attorneys, that contains an acknowledgement by the parties to attempt to resolve the disputes arising from their marriage in accordance with collaborative law procedures.(3) Collaborative law procedures. - The process for attempting to resolve disputes arising from a marriage as set forth in this Article.(4) Collaborative law settlement agreement. - An agreement entered into between a husband and wife as a result of collaborative law procedures that resolves the disputes arising from the marriage of the husband and wife.(5) Third-party expert. - A person, other than the parties to a collaborative law agreement, hired pursuant to a collaborative law agreement to assist the parties in the resolution of their disputes. (2003-371, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 50-72 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50 - Divorce and Alimony|Article 4 - Collaborative Law Proceedings.|§ 50-72 - Agreement requirements.

 50-72. Agreement requirements.A collaborative law agreement must be in writing, signed by all the parties to the agreement and their attorneys, and must include provisions for the withdrawal of all attorneys involved in the collaborative law procedure if the collaborative law procedure does not result in settlement of the dispute. (2003-371, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 50-73 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50 - Divorce and Alimony|Article 4 - Collaborative Law Proceedings.|§ 50-73 - Tolling of time periods.

 50-73. Tolling of time periods.A validly executed collaborative law agreement shall toll all legal time periods applicable to legal rights and issues under law between the parties for the amount of time the collaborative law agreement remains in effect. This section applies to any applicable statutes of limitations, filing deadlines, or other time limitations imposed by law or court rule, including setting a hearing or trial in the case, imposing discovery deadlines, and requiring compliance with scheduling orders. (2003-371, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 50-74 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50 - Divorce and Alimony|Article 4 - Collaborative Law Proceedings.|§ 50-74 - Notice of collaborative law agreement.

 50-74. Notice of collaborative law agreement.(a) No notice shall be given to the court of any collaborative law agreement entered into prior to the filing of a civil action under this Article.(b) If a civil action is pending, a notice of a collaborative law agreement, signed by the parties and their attorneys, shall be filed with the court. After the filing of a notice of a collaborative law agreement, the court shall take no action in the case, including dismissal, unless the court is notified in writing that the parties have done one of the following:(1) Failed to reach a collaborative law settlement agreement.(2) Both voluntarily dismissed the action.(3) Asked the court to enter a judgment or order to make the collaborative law settlement agreement an act of the court in accordance with G.S. 50-75. (2003-371, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 50-75 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50 - Divorce and Alimony|Article 4 - Collaborative Law Proceedings.|§ 50-75 - Judgment on collaborative law settlement agreement.

 50-75. Judgment on collaborative law settlement agreement.A party is entitled to an entry of judgment or order to effectuate the terms of a collaborative law settlement agreement if the agreement is signed by each party to the agreement. (2003-371, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 50-76 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50 - Divorce and Alimony|Article 4 - Collaborative Law Proceedings.|§ 50-76 - Failure to reach settlement; disposition by court; duty of attorney to withdraw.

 50-76. Failure to reach settlement; disposition by court; duty of attorney to withdraw.(a) If the parties fail to reach a settlement and no civil action has been filed, either party may file a civil action, unless the collaborative law agreement first provides for the use of arbitration or alternative dispute resolution.(b) If a civil action is pending and the collaborative law procedures do not result in a collaborative law settlement agreement, upon notice to the court, the court may enter orders as appropriate, free of the restrictions of G.S. 50-74(b).(c) If a civil action is filed or set for trial pursuant to subsection (a) or (b) of this section, the attorneys representing the parties in the collaborative law proceedings may not represent either party in any further civil proceedings and shall withdraw as attorney for either party. (2003-371, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 50-77 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50 - Divorce and Alimony|Article 4 - Collaborative Law Proceedings.|§ 50-77 - Privileged and inadmissible evidence.

 50-77. Privileged and inadmissible evidence.(a) All statements, communications, and work product made or arising from a collaborative law procedure are confidential and are inadmissible in any court proceeding. Work product includes any written or verbal communications or analysis of any third-party experts used in the collaborative law procedure.(b) All communications and work product of any attorney or third-party expert hired for purposes of participating in a collaborative law procedure shall be privileged and inadmissible in any court proceeding, except by agreement of the parties. (2003-371, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 50-78 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50 - Divorce and Alimony|Article 4 - Collaborative Law Proceedings.|§ 50-78 - Alternate dispute resolution permitted.

 50-78. Alternate dispute resolution permitted.Nothing in this Article shall be construed to prohibit the parties from using, by mutual agreement, other forms of alternate dispute resolution, including mediation or binding arbitration, to reach a settlement on any of the issues included in the collaborative law agreement. The parties' attorneys for the collaborative law proceeding may also serve as counsel for any form of alternate dispute resolution pursued as part of the collaborative law agreement. (2003-371, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 50-79 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50 - Divorce and Alimony|Article 4 - Collaborative Law Proceedings.|§ 50-79 - Collaborative law procedures surviving death.

 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.)
NC Gen Stat § 50-90 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50 - Divorce and Alimony|Article 5 - Parenting Coordinator.|§ 50-90 - Definitions.

 50-90. Definitions.As used in this Article, the following terms mean:(1) High-conflict case. - A child custody action involving minor children brought under Article 1 of this Chapter where the parties demonstrate an ongoing pattern of any of the following:a. Excessive litigation.b. Anger and distrust.c. Verbal abuse.d. Physical aggression or threats of physical aggression.e. Difficulty communicating about and cooperating in the care of the minor children.f. Conditions that in the discretion of the court warrant the appointment of a parenting coordinator.(2) Minor child. - A person who is less than 18 years of age and who is not married or legally emancipated.(3) Parenting coordinator. - An impartial person who meets the qualifications of G.S. 50-93.(4) Party. - Any person granted legal or physical custodial rights to a child in a child custody action.  (2005-228, s. 1; 2019-172, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 50-91 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50 - Divorce and Alimony|Article 5 - Parenting Coordinator.|§ 50-91 - Appointment of parenting coordinator.

 50-91. Appointment of parenting coordinator.(a) The court may appoint or reappoint a parenting coordinator at any time in a child custody action involving minor children brought under Article 1 of this Chapter on or after the entry of a custody order, other than an ex parte order, or upon entry of a contempt order involving a custody issue pursuant to any of the following:(1) All parties consent to the appointment and the scope of the parenting coordinator's authority.(2) Upon motion of a party requesting the appointment of a parenting coordinator.(3) Upon the court's own motion.(b) If the parties have not consented to the appointment of a parenting coordinator, the court shall make specific findings that the action is a high-conflict case, that the appointment of the parenting coordinator is in the best interests of any minor child in the case, and that the parties are able to pay for the cost of the parenting coordinator. The court does not have to find a substantial change of circumstance has occurred to appoint a parenting coordinator.(c) The order appointing a parenting coordinator shall specify the terms of the appointment and the issues the parenting coordinator is directed to assist the parties in resolving and deciding. Notwithstanding the appointment of a parenting coordinator, the court shall retain exclusive jurisdiction to determine fundamental issues of custody, visitation, and support, and the authority to exercise management and control of the case.(d) The parenting coordinator shall be selected from a list maintained by the district court. Prior to the appointment, the court, the parties' attorneys, or the parties shall contact the parenting coordinator to determine if the parenting coordinator is willing and able to accept the appointment.  (2005-228, s. 1; 2019-172, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 50-93 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50 - Divorce and Alimony|Article 5 - Parenting Coordinator.|§ 50-93 - Qualifications.

 50-93. Qualifications.(a) To be eligible to be included on the district court's list of parenting coordinators, a person must meet all of the following requirements:(1) Hold a masters or doctorate degree in psychology, law, social work, or counseling.(2) Have at least five years of related professional post-degree experience.(3) Hold a current North Carolina license in the parenting coordinator's area of practice.(4) Participate in 24 hours of training in topics related to the developmental stages of children, the dynamics of high-conflict families, the stages and effects of divorce, problem solving techniques, mediation, and legal issues.(b) In order to remain eligible as a parenting coordinator, the person must also attend parenting coordinator seminars that provide continuing education, group discussion, and peer review and support.  (2005-228, s. 1; 2019-172, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 50-94 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50 - Divorce and Alimony|Article 5 - Parenting Coordinator.|§ 50-94 - Appointment conference.

 50-94. Appointment conference.(a) The parties, their attorneys, and the proposed parenting coordinator must all attend the appointment conference. However, no appointment conference is required if (i) the parenting coordinator's term is later extended, (ii) a subsequent parenting coordinator is appointed in the same matter, or (iii) the parties, their attorneys, and the proposed parenting coordinator consent to a waiver of the appointment conference by signing the proposed appointment order. The court shall not enter an order appointing a parenting coordinator or conduct an appointment conference unless a custody order has already been entered or is being simultaneously entered.(b) At the time of the appointment conference, the court shall do all of the following:(1) Explain to the parties the parenting coordinator's role, authority, and responsibilities as specified in the appointment order and any agreement entered into by the parties.(2) Repealed by Session Laws 2019-172, s. 2, effective October 1, 2019.(3) Determine financial arrangements for the parenting coordinator's fee to be paid by each party and authorize the parenting coordinator to charge any party separately for individual contacts made necessary by that party's behavior.(4) Inform the parties, their attorneys, and the parenting coordinator of the rules regarding communications among them and with the court.(5) Enter the appointment order if the order has not yet been entered.(c) Repealed by Session Laws 2019-172, s. 2, effective October 1, 2019.  (2005-228, s. 1; 2019-172, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 50-95 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50 - Divorce and Alimony|Article 5 - Parenting Coordinator.|§ 50-95 - Fees.

 50-95. Fees.(a) The parenting coordinator shall be entitled to reasonable compensation from the parties for services rendered and to a reasonable retainer. If a dispute arises regarding the payment of fees or the retainer, the parenting coordinator may file a fee report and request a hearing. If a party disputes the parenting coordinator's fees or the allocation of those fees, the party may file a motion with the court requesting that the court review the fees. The district court retains jurisdiction to resolve disputes regarding the parenting coordinator's fees after the conclusion of the parenting coordinator's term so long as the parenting coordinator's fee report was filed in a timely manner.(b) Repealed by Session Laws 2019-172, s. 2, effective October 1, 2019.  (2005-228, s. 1; 2019-172, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 50-96 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50 - Divorce and Alimony|Article 5 - Parenting Coordinator.|§ 50-96 - Meetings and communications.

 50-96. Meetings and communications.Meetings and communications between the parenting coordinator and the parties, the attorneys for the parties, or any other person with information that assists the parenting coordinator in the coordinator's duties may be informal and ex parte. Communications between the parties and the parenting coordinator are not confidential. The parenting coordinator and the court shall not engage in any ex parte communications. Upon request of the parenting coordinator, the parties shall timely execute any releases necessary to facilitate communication with any person having information that assists the parenting coordinator in the coordinator's duties. The parenting coordinator, in the coordinator's discretion, may meet or communicate with the minor children.  (2005-228, s. 1; 2019-172, s. 2.)