Once a custody case is filed, the Judge has the power to make the decision about where the child lives and who will get to make decisions for the child. Each of the packets contains instructions for completing the forms.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS before you complete the forms. Search statewide judicial forms. What parents and witnesses need to know about character reference letters to the court for child custody. Includes a downloadable sample and template. I have information of a lawsuit concerning the above named child in a court in North Carolina or another state. Everything you need to write a declaration letter to the judge in your custody case: an example, a downloadable template, an outline and tips. View the Self-File Custody Packet for North Carolina Parents in our extensive collection of PDFs and resources. Contact Us. Indigent Defense Services 123 West Main Street, Suite 400.