I'm unemployed and down to a few weeks of remaining severance pay. Not to mention, the kids never spend an overnight with her and she barely sees the 2 special needs kids at all. The other 2 go over for dinner and spend 3-4 hours 2 or 3 times every week.
If the kids live with you, why are you paying her child support? I hope you have a shark lawyer, b/c your WW will try to wipe you out. Savings & checking accounts, pension, property, credit cards, etc., better be protected.......immediately!
Also, you need a lawyer who will really FIGHT for your rights as a father. She abandoned her children, two which are special needs.......surely to goodness the court would take that into consideration. Just do whatever it takes to protect yourself and those kids.
You really cannot afford to give her the benefit of doubt on any subject....in any area, now. This is not the girl your married, and she is not your friend. The longer you cushion her lifestyle, the longer she will be wayward while she and OM live on your dollar.
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!