§ 50-32. Disposition of cases within 60 days; extension. - North Carolina Statutes

§50‑32.  Disposition of cases within 60 days; extension.

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

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

(2)        The parties haveconsented to an extension. (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 993, s. 1.)