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NC S59

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/23/2010

Primary Sponsor

Tony Rand

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Origin

Senate

2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends G.S. 50-16.4 to clarify language regarding counsel fees in actions for alimony or postseparation support
  • Courts may order reasonable counsel fees to be paid by the supporting spouse in the same manner as alimony when a dependent spouse is entitled to alimony or postseparation support
  • Removes language limiting fees to those "for the benefit of such spouse" to clarify the scope of fees that can be ordered
  • Becomes effective October 1, 2010, and applies to fees for services rendered on or after that date
  • Ratified June 17, 2010, and approved by Governor on June 23, 2010

Legislative Description

Atty. Fees/Alimony

Last Action

Ch. SL 2010-14

6/23/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary I5/25/2010
Judiciary I3/25/2009
Judiciary I2/5/2009

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