48-2-303. Caption of petition for adoption.
The caption of the petition shall be substantially as follows:
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA | |||
IN THE DISTRICT COURT | |||
______________________ COUNTY | |||
BEFORE THE CLERK | |||
____________________________ | |||
*(Full name of petitioning father) | |||
and | |||
____________________________ | PETITION FOR ADOPTION | ||
*(Full name of petitioning mother) | |||
and | |||
FOR THE ADOPTION OF | |||
____________________________ |
*(Full name by which the adoptee is to be known if the adoption is granted).