YES. This is what I think everyone in this thread is failing to understand. Maybe it's related to rules in the UK? But I dont see how a mom can just pick up and run away with her kids. Have you been discussing with a lawyer? Is this allowable? It sounds like so far, you are just asking her for time...which is clearly not working. Shouldnt this be coordinated through the courts if you cant agree to something fair?
Yes, they can just take the kids and then the process of getting fair access can take a very long time. The best option is to try to agree between us. If not, then we can go through a mediation process. If we still can't agree then it can go to a court. The process can take many months or years. I know a guy who has been trying for 4 years to get good access to his kids and the courts are hopeless are enforcing their judgements. The system is really bad in the UK and is a reason why so many fathers give up.
If W and I divorce then I will only get half the profit from the house and so I won't be able to afford to live in the area.
