Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 52B-3

• in writing: may be construed to include printing, engraving, lithographing, and any other mode of representing words and letters: Provided, that in all cases where a written signature is required by law, the same shall be in a proper handwriting, or in a proper mark. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
• Premarital agreement: means an agreement between prospective spouses made in contemplation of marriage and to be effective upon marriage. See North Carolina General Statutes 52B-2