§ 50-19. Maintenance of certain actions as independent actions permissible. - North Carolina Statutes

§50‑19.  Maintenance of certain actions as independent actionspermissible.

(a)        Notwithstanding theprovisions of G.S. 1A‑1, Rule 13(a), any action for divorce under theprovisions of G.S. 50‑5.1 or G.S. 50‑6 that is filed as anindependent, separate action may be prosecuted during the pendency of an actionfor:

(1)        Alimony;

(2)        Postseparationsupport;

(3)        Custody and supportof minor children;

(4)        Custody and supportof a person incapable of self‑support upon reaching majority; or

(5)        Divorce pursuant to G.S.50‑5.1 or G.S. 50‑6.

(b)        Notwithstanding theprovisions of G.S. 1A‑1, Rule 13(a), any action described in subdivision(a)(1) through (a)(5) of this section that is filed as an independent, separateaction may be prosecuted during the pendency of an action for divorce underG.S. 50‑5.1 or G.S. 50‑6.

(c)        Repealed by SessionLaws 1991, c. 569, s. 1. (1979, c. 709, s. 2; 1985, c. 689, s. 20; 1991, c.569, s. 1; 1995, c. 319, s. 10.)