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Typically, sole custody, both legal and physical, is only awarded when the judge determines a parent is not fit due to issues such as: History of abusing the child. History of abusing the other party. Drug or alcohol abuse. Inability to provide a safe, stable environment. Physical and emotional health problems.

Temporary orders in North Carolina become permanent if they've been in place for a significant period of time ? usually at least five months, though each case is unique ? and parents are no longer actively pursuing custody.

Custodial Parental Rights in NC A parent with whom the children live can make the day-to-day decisions about the child's care, but the other parent (in cases of joint custody) has the right to be part of any major life decisions, including education, religion and healthcare, among others.

North Carolina uses three types of parenting plans: consent orders, parenting agreements and child custody agreements. These plans define each parent's role in a child's custody. If parents agree on custody, they use a plan to document their agreement.

A judge may grant sole custody to one parent if they determine that it is in the best interest of the child that the other parent no longer have rights and responsibilities for the child. North Carolina judges are instructed by law to show no preference for mothers over fathers in a custody dispute.

A custody case must be filed to participate in the courts' Child Custody and Visitation Mediation Program. You should ask about signing up when you file your case. If someone else files a case against you, you should receive information about your orientation class in the mail.