"I don't know what to do."

"I am scared."

Stop being that.

"I do not have the financial ability to fight her."

This is why you are scared.

To a point being "poor" has not much to do with it.

If she wants to "drag" the kids away from you.. she really wants you to spend more time with them.

You overcome the "drag the kids away" with being available. Do NOT overdo it. Let her set the tone of things. Don't tell her that you will always be there for the kids. Let your actions support that thought.

Ask her what her plans for the kids are.

Listen.. and report back.


Relax
Eat
Think
Act normal
React.. Smartly.
Do something different.
Emulate.
Do Work.

Lets get "RETARDED" in here.