N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-22

Current through Session Law 2024-53
Section 50-22 - Action on behalf of an incompetent

A duly appointed agent who has the power to sue and defend civil actions on behalf of an incompetent spouse and who has been appointed pursuant to a durable power of attorney executed in accordance with Chapter 32C of the General Statutes, a guardian appointed in accordance with Chapter 35A of the General Statutes, or a guardian ad litem appointed in accordance with G.S. 1A-1, Rules 17 and 25(b), may commence, defend, maintain, arbitrate, mediate, or settle any action authorized by this Chapter on behalf of an incompetent spouse. However, only a competent spouse may commence an action for absolute divorce.

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-22

Amended by 2017 N.C. Sess. Laws 153,s. 2.4, eff. 1/1/2018.
Amended by 2009 N.C. Sess. Laws 224,s. 1, eff. 6/30/2009.
1991, c. 610, s. 1.