Supreme Court of North Carolina

In re L.A.J. & J.T.J.

May 6, 2022

Summary

The court affirmed the termination order, holding that the trial court did not abuse its discretion by denying respondent-mother's fourth motion to continue the hearing. Respondent-mother had notice months in advance that the matter would be heard during the relevant week and offered no specific reason explaining why she could not attend. She therefore failed to establish extraordinary circumstances or prejudice warranting another continuance.