Civil Summons - What do I do w/ it?

North Carolina Divorce Law Divorce and Separation Answers
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Dear rrodr:

Greetings. What is the civil summons for? If it is for divorce, do you have any property, cash flow needs, or children?

Janet L. Fritts
Attorney with Rosen Divorce
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
919.787.6668 main phone
919.256.1665 direct fax

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Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
704.644.2831 main voice
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I was served with a civil summons last week and do not want to appear in court. My soon-to-be ex is trying to get a court date asap due to him having to go back out of country and I’m ok with that. The clerk of court stated that I could write a statement waiving my 30 days and have it notarized.

How do I do this or what do I put on this waiver? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.