Only in cases of illegitimate births. Well, the mother can take the child but she can't stop the child from seeing the father. the child deserves to see the father in their life. The father can also take the child back and the parents can share time with the child. Or the child can make his/her own decision to live with the mother or father.
File a motion with the courts in the county in which you live to determine custody. You will probably need an attorney or mediator to help you put together a custody agreement. Both parents will need to agree to all the terms of the agreement and then you are both bound to the agreement unless you choose to amend it.
the father gets the custody of the child if the mother dies
If the father has legal custody the child should live with him. What does the custody agreement say?
If it is a condition of your custody agreement, yes. If not, no.
If married, he doesn't have to.
Why are there two orders? Which was filed first? Where do the children live?
if there's a custody agreement its between the parents, however if there is no "joint custody" agreement..... it's ALL UP TO CUSTODIAL PARENT
She needs the permission of the father and/or the court.
Okay, cool.
Sole Custody until ruled on otherwise. The Glass Ceiling for fathers.
If the father has full custody, you can't do anything. If you have a custody agreement set up, that includes you having visitation -- take the father to court. If there is no agreement, take him to court, and get it settled. You failed to mention the jurisdiction where you live, marital status, whether there are any existing court orders, whether the father has legal custody and where the father got the authority to prevent you from seeing your child. You need to add details. See related question links.
Custody challenge in his state. Should have registered original agreement with the courts.