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North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 50. Divorce and Alimony § 50-32. Disposition of cases within 60 days; extension

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Except where paternity is at issue, in all child support cases the district court judge shall dispose of the case from filing to disposition within 60 days, except that this period may be extended for a maximum of 30 days by order of the court if:

(1) Either party or his attorney cannot be present for the hearing; or

(2) The parties have consented to an extension.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 50. Divorce and Alimony § 50-32. Disposition of cases within 60 days; extension - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nc/chapter-50-divorce-and-alimony/nc-gen-st-sect-50-32/

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