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

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Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 50-32

  • Filing: means the date the defendant is served with a pleading that seeks establishment or enforcement of a child support obligation, or the date written notice or a pleading is sent to a party seeking establishment or enforcement of a child support obligation. See North Carolina General Statutes 50-31

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

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