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Can I get custody of my three children aged 3,12 and 15, because their mother has been hospitalized in a psychiatric hospital for a number of months?

Yes! Because of the mother's hospitalization in a psychiatric unit,and her inability to function as a custodian,either temporarily or permanently, you,as the minor's father,and their natural guardian,are entitled to apply to court for custody of your minor children. Together with your plea for custody, you can apply for temporary custody. The court will most likely request an urgent report from the welfare officer , a social worker with special qualifications and training to deal with these matters, before it makes its decision.

The permanent transfer of custody to the father depends on the physical and mental medical condition of the mother,and the assessment of her chances of recovery and return to full functioning. An order to transfer custody to the father, either permanently or temporarily, also depends on the recommendations of the welfare officer, which will be examined by the court, in terms of the children's good, and in the light of the father's parenting capability.