Definitions

(a) “Court,” as used throughout these rules, refers to a judge of the district court in the judicial district where a case is pending who has administrative responsibility for the case as the assigned or presiding judge or, as appropriate, the judge’s designee. (b) “NCAOC form” refers to a form prepared, printed, and distributed by the NCAOC to implement these rules, or a form approved by local rule which contains at least the same information as a form prepared by the NCAOC. Proposals for the creation or modification of a form may be initiated by the Commission. (c) “Family financial case” refers to any civil case in district court in which a claim for equitable distribution, child support, alimony, or postseparation support is made, or in which there are claims arising out of contracts between the parties under N.C.G.S. §§ 50-20(d), 52-10, 52-10.1, or under Chapter 52B of the General Statutes of North Carolina. History Note. 373 N.C. 708.