Please note: THIS IS NOT A MOTION. We'll guide you through the essential documents you'll need to gather, how to file an emergency petition, and what to expect in the courtroom.To file for emergency child custody in North Carolina, file a complaint or motion with the court stating one of the grounds for an emergency temporary order. This document is a collection of links to fillable forms that are available on NC Administrative Office of the Courts or AOC. You can find a form called 'Notice of a Hearing Emergency Hearing' on the North Carolina Judicial Branch website. An Emergency Child Custody Order is also called "ex parte," (in the interests of one side only, and pending a formal hearing). In most states, a father can file a pleading with an attached affidavit asking the court to grant him emergency temporary custody before having to go to court. In that case, you can file a motion to receive emergency temporary custody of your children. Access our legal forms for divorce, child custody, support, and more. Simplify your legal processes with our comprehensive collection.