Mothers Rights

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My friend & her live in partner decided to split up 4 months ago. The council house they shared only has his name on the tennancy, but he said she could stay there till she found a home for her & her children. It all came to a head last week ahen his family came round & insisted she leave, but they wouldnt let her take the kids with her, she rang the police & they said because of the time of night it was to leave the kids there for the night. Since then my friend has visited her kids daily & wants to have them with her. Legally has she got a right to take the kids? His name is on the birth certificate but he hasnt got a residence order. There are no Agencies involved in this case. We just want to know what her rights are.