I strongly encourage you to seek at least a consultation with an attorney in your county in NC. A consultation is a cost effective way to gain a lot of information about your legal situation.
In short, if you and the other parent cannot agree on custody, you will need to file a complaint for child custody to obtain a court order addressing custody of your children. I recenlty wrote a blog which outlines the basic procedure in child custody cases in NC, which may shed some light on the overall process.
You may also want to visit your local "Self-Serve Center" at your county courthouse. Most courthouses have a self-serve center which are designed to help pro-se litigants feel their way through the court system. There will often be packets of information that include step by step instruction and fillable forms for specific areas of law. Hope this helps.
Answered on Apr 10th, 2017 at 8:25 AM