thank you very much. i understand the malpractice thing. that is a good idea to hire a lawyer for an hour or two. we have no assets. kids yes. she has already had temp custody written up by her lawyer. 50/50. i have signed it. i know how to behave in court. i have alot of experience there. criminal unfourtanetly. i will research what you said. i do not qualify for legal aid. i make to much. just barely. i cannot hire a lawyer because i dont have $2000 lying aroumd. W cleaned out the bank when she left. she really doesnt want anything according to the papers. i dont have anything anyway. lol i have called every L in town and no one will do a payment plan without serious money down. so i am going to show up and be heard. thats all i can do. down the road who knows. i might be able to change custody if i feel it is needed. i am not however wanting anymore than 50/50. i do not want to take their mom away from them. that is a special R that i firmly believe in.