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It depends on the state, usually the state takes the children into custody, or the closest family relative.

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Q: If parents get imprisoned without arranging custody for their children who gains custody in this case?
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If parents die without arranging custody for their children and the parents of both parents want the children who gets them?

Good question. The likelihood is that Social Services will get involved and decide which set of parents is most suitable for them. If both sets are suitable then it may go to court for a decision.


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* If the father has full custody of the children, yes. * If he has partial or shared custody with the mother, it may be a violation of parental rights; that area is quite dicey, so talk to a lawyer. * If the father has no custody but does have visiting rights, then again, talk to your lawyer. * If the father has no rights to the children, then there is no crime committed.


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What is both parents give up legal custody of children what rights do they have?

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If you have joint custody do you have a right to help choose who provides child care for your children?

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Who gets the custody of the child if the mother is having an affair in UK?

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What is broken home?

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Where did children go if their parents were in prison in 1890's?

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Can your fiance get temporary custody of your children with a power of attorney form?

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Standard out of state visitation in Missouri?

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