First off you have to seek out legal advice (some lawyers will give an hour free) and this is going to take going to court to get full custody of your children. Your lawyer may request one or more psychological tests on the children's mother by the judge's permission. If the court finds that the mother is not fit to keep the children in the environment they are growing up in 'Child Welfare' it's called in (Canada), then the courts will make the children a ward of the State or 'Child Welfare' until the judge sees fit where the children belong. This is the only way this can be done legally and give the children peace. It's difficult for the children because all they see is 'mom and dad' not all the rest of the garbage that is going on between the parents.
the father gets the custody of the child if the mother dies
The judge makes the final decision in all custody orders or modifications to custody with or without parental cooperation.
It depends on whether his court order gives him custody/visitation rights.
Yes Vanna has custody of her two children
Depends on a few other factors. 1. Father or mother? 2. Did you actually loose custody and for what reason? 3. The status of the other parent/guardian? 4. What is your status? Status meaning, what kind of living conditions the kids will be subject to.
The same rights as you.
If it's his turn, and the court gave 1/2-and-1/2 custody. Maybe.
Yes
I don't see ANY reason why you wouldn't get full custody unless you are an unfit mother and that takes a lot to prove. You would have to be very unstable and have a drug or alcohol problem. He should just sign over his rights. Poor kids, good luck.
By virtue of being "unwed" the mother will have sole custody. Father will have file some type of paternity action.
that's up to a judge
damn good!