# What are my rights **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [June 23, 2006, 6:41am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/what-are-my-rights/3391 "2006-06-23T06:41:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![philly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/71e660/32.png) [@philly](https://forum.rosen.com/u/philly)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2006, 6:41am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/what-are-my-rights/3391/1 "2006-06-23T06:41:03Z")
Contact Legal aid for possible free services. I was told that without any paperwork about custody, either parent has equal rights to the children. I surely hope that this information if false. ---
**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, 7:28am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/what-are-my-rights/3391/2 "2006-07-27T07:28:00Z")
Dear philly: Good advice! 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, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/what-are-my-rights/3391/3 "2006-06-21T17:28:35Z")
Here’s my situation, I have been separated for a year and about a month. I had a protection order and a custody order expire last month. We currently are discussing custody between the two of us pending his release on June 22nd. My question is since there aren’t any legal documents on file at this time can he legally take the kids and run. If he does this what rights do I have since I have had temp. custody for the past year. I guess I am saying what do I need to do to keep this from happening. I don’t have any money for a lawyer at this time. So is there anything I can do on my own.