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North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 48. Adoptions § 48-1-107. Other rights of adoptee

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A decree of adoption does not divest any vested property interest owned by the adoptee immediately prior to the decree of adoption including any public assistance benefit or child support payment due on or before the date of the decree. An adoption divests any property interest, entitlement, or other interest contingent on an ongoing family relationship with the adoptee's former family.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 48. Adoptions § 48-1-107. Other rights of adoptee - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nc/chapter-48-adoptions/nc-gen-st-sect-48-1-107/

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