N.C. R. Prac. Super. & Dist. Ct. 8.8
As amended through June 18, 2024
All domestic cases should be disposed of within 18 months of filing, with 90% disposed of within six months. Issues of child support should be resolved, and a temporary or permanent order entered within 60 days of service. Post-disposition issues, such as contempt and motions to modify existing orders, should be resolved within 60 days of the filing of such actions. Equitable Distribution cases should be managed in such a way that, unless there are extenuating circumstances, ninety percent should be completed within 270 days of filing.
N.C. R. Prac. Sup. & Dist. Ct. Civ. P. 8.8