Headed for D - Trying to move on

[Painter]

It's something a local divorce/custody attorney would be able to answer, but most judges want the children to remain stable. They favor the family home, no change of schools, etc. I think you have adopted children? If they were adopted after infancy, I would think you could make an even better argument for their need for stability.

But make sure you are on top of issues like residency! Dragging your feet can leave the door open for W to establish residency somewhere else, enroll the children in school, etc. You have to take initiative, also to show the judge that you are a pro-active parent who doesn't run behind W and need her to manage things.