Velasquez v. Ralls

Because I conclude that the trial court did not make the necessary findings of fact on all relevant factors listed in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50A-207,1 respectfully dissent.

Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50A-207, a court “may decline to exercise its jurisdiction at any time if it determines that it is an inconvenient forum under the circumstances, and that a court of another state is a more appropriate forum.” N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50A-207(a) (2005). The statute further provides:(b) Before determining whether it is an inconvenient forum, a court of this State shall consider whether it is appropriate for…