As most people are well aware, the COVID-19 crisis has
completely changed how we operate in our daily lives. One
place that has felt a tremendous effect as a result of this crisis
is our court system. Originally, an Order was entered by the
Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court on March 13,
2020, that postponed most district and superior court cases for 30
days.
On Monday, April 3, 2020, the Chief Justice announced that the
Order entered on March 13, 2020, is now effective until June
1.
This means that only a limited number of court hearings will be
conducted prior to June 1. At this point, there are still many
unknowns about how court closures will affect both new and existing
issues arising from separation, divorce, or shared custody of
children. The following Q&A addresses some of these questions
and concerns.
