# Emergency Custody

**URL:** <https://forum.rosen.com/t/emergency-custody/12919>\
**Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\
**Created:** [September 12, 2011, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/emergency-custody/12919 "2011-09-12T11:59:46Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![static](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/34f0e0/32.png) [@static](https://forum.rosen.com/u/static)\
**Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/emergency-custody/12919/1 "2011-09-12T11:59:46Z")

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Could you explain the differences between filing for emergency custody and just filing for custody and under what circumstances should I file for emergency custody?

Thank You

static

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**Author:** ![Crystal\_Russ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c4cdca/32.png) [@Crystal\_Russ](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Crystal_Russ)\
**Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/emergency-custody/12919/2 "2011-09-12T15:47:58Z")

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You may file an action for emergency custody if the children are at an immediate risk of harm while with the other parent, or you have legal grounds for emergency custody if your ex flees the jurisdiction of NC with the child. Otherwise, if those two situations are not at hand, you will need to file for permanent custody.

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**Author:** ![static](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/34f0e0/32.png) [@static](https://forum.rosen.com/u/static)\
**Post date:** [October 4, 2011, 2:12am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/emergency-custody/12919/3 "2011-10-04T02:12:37Z")

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What would I need in the way of evidence, my child is very fearful of being with the ex.

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**Author:** ![Crystal\_Russ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c4cdca/32.png) [@Crystal\_Russ](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Crystal_Russ)\
**Post date:** [October 5, 2011, 2:41pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/emergency-custody/12919/4 "2011-10-05T14:41:02Z")

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The answer to this will really depend on the facts of your case. I can’t say what evidence you have. In many emergency custody cases, the only evidence is testimony from both parties about the situation.