Is it easier to prove a woman an unfit mother if she has already been proven unfit once before?

Question

I asked a similar question earlier and now have more details. My husband and I are going to try and prove his ex wife unfit due to many things such as: The kids have came here with horrible bruising due to spankings, they are missing days from school because she has them in the wrong school system and doesn't work so she can't afford gas to take them, she claims they never have food even though she gets adequate child support every month. She will not get a job and has them living in a run down house with 3 illegal immigrants and 2 vicious dogs who are so mean, while locked in a room, the dogs broke out a window trying to escape! The house is infested with roaches and huge rats, according to the kids. She was proven unfit with her 1st son about 10 years ago but at that time she was on drugs. We are going to petition the court for custody and i'm wondering if it will help our case that she has already been proven unfit once along with the other information? Serious answers only please!

Answer 1

no its not my friend had this problem where she lost her kids when they were teenagers but they wanted to go with there dad her second husband tried to take custody of her son based on the fact that she lost her daughters it didn't work  

Answer 2

If she is so unfit, why did your husband let her have them in the first place?  Did he think they were going to be okay?    Of course the circumstances are appauling in your eyes and it costs you money to let her continue to live that way.  It will be problems if they come to live with you too.  Yes, it will be devastating knowing she was unfit before.  But obviously your husband married her and had kids with her anyway.  Do you see how this sword is double edged?  Taking kids from a mother is a very serious step.  If you think it is right in your heart, then attempt it.  Maybe she doesn't want to get a job because WHO WILL CARE FOR THE KIDS?  That has been her job.  Why does she have to get one to suit you?  Address the unexplained bruises, but kids get bruises.  Report the illegal aliens.  She will always be in the children's lives.  It is up to you to deal with this situation appropriately.  Just because he is married you and you are above all this, doesn't mean he was above it when he did this whole thing with her.  It is for the court to decide.  Not you or me.

Answer 3

yes that will also help your case contact your local health department and your city code and have them inspect the house explain what the kids have been telling you and what you have seen. The bruising first off is what will get them kids taken from her and given to your husband and yourself. Trust me do it quickly for the better sake of your kids