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North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 49. Children Born Out of Wedlock § 49-16. Parties to proceeding

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

Proceedings under this Article may be brought by:

(1) The mother, the father, the child, or the personal representative of the mother or the child.

(2) When the child, or the mother in case of medical expenses, is likely to become a public charge, the director of social services or such person as by law performs the duties of such official,

a. In the county where the mother resides or is found,

b. In the county where the putative father resides or is found, or

c. In the county where the child resides or is found.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 49. Children Born Out of Wedlock § 49-16. Parties to proceeding - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nc/chapter-49-children-born-out-of-wedlock/nc-gen-st-sect-49-16/

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