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Right. If he wont give up his rights, though, then the judge would have to terminate.. and it doesnt sound like there are grounds for that...
Maybe you could sit down with him and make a plan for what would happen if something should happen to you. He may be angry for you getting married..but he needs to hear that he is hurting his kids and to knock it off.
Maybe court mediation?? Maybe they will order rehab if he had such a problem... certainly family counseling...
It just doesnt sound like there is a reason to terminate... and as their dad, he should be included.. not pushed out. The kids can love their step dad.. but their father was already pre-determined and has been in that role a long time.. you cant just say... well now I want a new dad because he is not doing what I want him to do....
TALK TO HIM... get counseling with him and your family... You and your hubby divorced and you moved on... your kids and your hubby did not divorce and they all need to see this.
Adoption should not.. in my opinion, even been discussed with the kids knowing that it isnt going to happen. I would see it.... as Im sure he may... and a way to poison his kids against him.
As their mom and step dad you guys should really set them straight.
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