The custody issues were determined prior to their divorce, so the divorce decree simply stated the children will remain where they are. Maybe we should start with some research as to what the court documents specifically state in terms of custody and placement from the court documents as the divorce decree won't help us. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to get any help from the state of Alabama in person, let alone by phone. It is frustrating, and it is going to be a long process. It's unfortunate that a man has to jump through so many hoops just to be able to see his children. I see so many men out there that are deadbeat dads or don't care about being involved, and my husband is the opposite. He wants to be there for his kids, and we hit the legal roadblocks.