My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Massachusetts
I had been the custodial parent for my children now ages 17 and 12 up until 2 1/2 years ago. Due to some problems I had been having and the school they were their father and I changed our parenting arrangement for them to reside with him and his wife. Since that time the situation has changed dramatically. He recently confided in me that he has an alcohol addiction problem and is never home. In essence his wife is caring for the kids. She is great and I am greatful she is there. I applied through their schools for access to their online system follow their grades, etc. and had been denied because I am not listed as a parent or legal guardian. I am infuriated and when I confronted step mom and their Dad they became angry with me and won't fix it. My son has also been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. My question is if Dad isn't home and caring for them and I am not being notified of school open houses, etc. Do I have a case to fight for them back? Also, is there a legality regarding my not being listed as a parent or legal guardian? As of now both school show their step mom as their mom/legal guardian. No mention of me. I am not notified by them of IEP meetings, etc until 1-2 days before they are about to happen. They live 100 miles away, I need to take time to make it to these things and I always find a way but this is just getting out of control.When I did mention the problem with the school and how I am listed he became irrate and yelling. I let my temper get me and said I would fight to get them home. He called back and told me he would make it so I can't even see them. I have NEVER lost rights to mychildren. Can he make that happen?