When mother get locked up do father always get child

Question

when mother get arrested do father have rigths to take child

Answer 1

whenever one parent is unavailable care of the children, then the other parent gets the child..in a situation like jail..after one is out, one can file a motion in court to review and change some of the custody/visitation agreements. Children need to be with at least one of the parents, for love and support, and knowing that things will be alright.

Answer 2

usually, unless there is proof of abuse/neglect, or something of that nature.  

Answer 3

Depends, if the father is unsuitible than no....

but usually....

Answer 4

well yeah.. unless he can't support the children or he's an alcoholic or something  

Answer 5

h**l yeah.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Usually.

You know, if she's locked up because she kills her mate, then obviously, it doesn't work.

Answer 8

yeah if they are able financially and mentally to take care of the child.