§ 28A-19-19. Claims for equitable distribution. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 28A‑19‑19. Claims for equitable distribution.

(a)        The provisions ofG.S. 28A‑19‑5 and G.S. 28A‑19‑7 shall not apply toclaims for equitable distribution.

(b)        The personalrepresentative may enter into an agreement, in writing, with a claimantproviding for distribution of marital or divisible property, or both, in amanner deemed by the personal representative and the claimant to be equitable.The agreement shall be filed in the clerk's office where the letters weregranted and shall be a lawful voucher for the personal representative. The samemay be impeached in any proceeding against the personal representative forfraud therein.

(c)        Unless the claimfor equitable distribution has been referred as provided in G.S. 28A‑19‑15,the claimant may at anytime, subject to the provisions of G.S. 28A‑19‑16,file an action with the district court for distribution of marital or divisibleproperty in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 50‑20. (2003‑168, s. 3.)