Absolute divorce after 60 days - help!

North Carolina Divorce Law Divorce and Separation Answers
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You simply need to add the requested language to the divorce judgment, it won’t delay anything. It is necessary to allow the QDRO to be entered in the future.

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My husband’s attorney mailed a copy of his answer to my complaint indicating a request that I amend my proposed Divorce Judgment to provide that: “The Court retains jurisdiction of this action and this action remains open pending the entry of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order providing for the transfer of funds from Defendant to Plaintiff as provided by the parties’ amended Separation and Property Settlement Agreement.”, that such an amended judgment would be acceptable, if I will make that change and provide my husband’s attorney with an advance copy.

My questions are - 1. It has been 60 plus days (i.e. 30 days initial file plus 30 days extension of time to respond). Do I have to do the aforementioned? My husband’s attorney has been working on the QDRO transfer for months with no end in site. 2. Can I proceed with a new court date for my absolute divorce, as I do not wish to continue to wait?

Please advise and Thank You.