> My husband that I just married has two children under the age of 13
> from a previous marriage. They currently have joint custody but the
> children primarily live with their mother. The divorce documents state
> that the welfare of the children including visitation will be up to
> the parents so no specific dates of who has who and when are listed.
> Recently he has had to take some time out to get back on his feet and
> work extra hours out of town so he can provide a better life for his
> children. The ex wife told him that she understands and to take all
> the time he needs. Instead she was really mad that he remarried and
> has now filed for sole custody. Since he is out of town at the present
> time he can't make the set court date to fight her decision but plans
> on appealing it ASAP. He is a great father that has never showed any
> ounce of being unfit. Her on the other hand let her unemployed
> boyfriend move in with her and has her 5 year old son sleep in a chair
> since she won't buy him a bed. She has the money but does not use it
> for the best welfare of the children. Is it possible that since he
> can't make it to the set court date that she will end up getting sole
> custody or would she have to prove that he has been an unfit father? I
> am scared that because she is mad that he has remarried that she will
> take away his children without much he can do about it.