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).
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 48-2-303