Legal Question in Family Law in North Carolina

If served with divorce papers in Johnston county nc can you ask for a continuance


Asked on 4/20/15, 4:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Yes, but it will likely get denied unless you have a good reason. What you are most likely thinking about is a Request / Motion for An Extension of Time to Answer. This is routinely granted an generally will give you an additional 30 days to respond / answer the divorce complaint. Caution! Don't not use this to stall, harass or delay without cause - you could wind up in a heap o' trouble.

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Answered on 4/24/15, 5:42 pm


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