# Custody **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [July 27, 2006, 7:18am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/custody/3458 "2006-07-27T07:18:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JanetFritts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d2c977/32.png) [@JanetFritts](https://forum.rosen.com/u/JanetFritts)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 7:18am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/custody/3458/1 "2006-07-27T07:18:31Z")
Again…only post the same question once. Janet L. Fritts Attorney with Rosen Law Firm 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.256.1665 direct fax 301 McCullough Drive Suite 510 Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 704.644.2831 main voice 704.307.4595 main fax 1829 East Franklin Street, Bldg 600 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919.321.0780 main phone 919.787.6668 main fax > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com/)** > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service but a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. ---
**Author:** ![happynconfused](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/90db22/32.png) [@happynconfused](https://forum.rosen.com/u/happynconfused)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2006, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/custody/3458/2 "2006-06-21T17:41:21Z")
Here’s my situation, I have been separated a year and a month. Last month I had a protective order and a temp. custody order expire. We are currently discussing a divorce and custody of the children pending his release from prison on June 22nd. Since there’s nothing on file concerning custody and he picks up the kids and refuses to bring them back what can I do legally considering that I have had temp. custody for the past year and he has spent time in prison on posession. Keep in mind that I have no money for a lawyer at this time. Can I do anything on my own?