hi canuck_in_uk,
thank you .
there was no legal agreement granting the custody of the kids to their mother. i have been an expat for 13 years so it was understood that the kids will be with her.
although our marriage has been annulled since 2012, the discussions regarding properties, custody and visitation rights have been bogged down due to the mother's unwillingness to cooperate.
the kids, especially the eldest, now share their mother's sentiments, and with coaching from her, will say what she wants in court.
rowell