Hi,
I had a very devastating marriage and have 2 lovely daughters 3 years and 1.6 years old respectively. I love the kids very much however I had been in an unfortunate situation not able to visit them for more than 6 months now. My wife doesnt mind giving me divorce ( whenever i try to negotiate thru elders and friends). I never want to live with her anymore. I also understand the legal and moral limitations of separating the kids and asking for custody. I need to apply for SHARED PARENTING rights whereby i would be able to get rights to decide on their education and extra curricular activities. Also I plan to monitor and actively engage in their academic and social life through their future teachers and friends and I am confident about being in a position to explain to them in a justifying manner when they arrive at their mature age.
Can i apply for equal custody before filing divorce, because i consider getting the kids rights as important than getting the divorce, that could wait for some more time.
Suresh