divorce

[kimc39]

i adopted my husband's 2 children about 7 yrs. ago...they are 15/13 yrs. now...i want to know if i have the right to seek full custody of them if we get divorced...which is a big possiblilty at this time. I live in TN.

 

[Duranie]

if you adopted the girls then they are legally yours. You are free to seek custody, but I have to ask, why do you insist on full custody? Why can't you and your husband agree on joint? Do you really want to put the kids in the middle of a nasty custody battle?

 

[kimc39]

Duranie, my husband has been saying they are his kids, and he will not let me see them if there is a divorce...i wanted to know where i stand legally. my greatest wish would be a mutual agreement that causes less stress for the kids. thank u for replying.

 

[Duranie]

Stop listening to him. You should see an attorney but there is no way he can prevent you from seeing the kids if you adopted them. You are their mother.