The Family Law Arbitration Act states that parties may, upon a written agreement submitted during or after a marriage, submit to arbitration for "issues arising out of the marital relationship." The act addresses agreements, cost, arbitrator selection, attorney representation and awards.
North Carolina General Statutes 50-41, et seq: Family Law Arbitration Act
North Carolina General Assembly. Effective Oct. 1, 1999; amended Oct. 1, 2005http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/ByArticle/Chapter_50/Article_3.pdf