§50‑11.3. Certain judgments entered prior to January 1, 1981, validated.
Any judgment of divorce whichhas been entered prior to January 1, 1981, by a court of competent jurisdictionwithin the State of North Carolina without a conclusion of law that theplaintiff was entitled to an absolute divorce, but which is proper in all otherrespects, is hereby rendered valid and of full force and effect. (1977,c. 320; 1981, c. 473.)