Can I will my children?

[smudge742]

I have 2 daughters from my first marriage, they no longer see their dad as he was very cruel to them and they decide to end the contact. Had dealt with solicitors over this and my children have not seen their dad for 8 months now and have no wish to either. I will be marrying my fiance (father to my son) this year and my daughters adore him and have often expressed their wish to be adopted by him, but my ex would never agree to this. I was very ill when our son was born and nearly died, and I have now recieved news that my last smear test is concerning, and I have to have further investigation. I have never done a will but after my near miss I have been considering it. Now, with the latest news, I am seriously thinking about it. I want to know if I can will my children to my fiance? My girls are 12 and 10, and have expressed the need to stay with my partner and our son. Is this possible, or is it likely that they would be handed over to their biological dad, something I would hate, and so would they. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks

[chelle7272]

When I split from my son's father I was concerned that if anything happened to me he was not a good person to raise my son.
I made a will and stated that it was my wish that my son be taken care of by my parents. This was perfectly legal, but the soolicitor did warn that as his father has equal parental responsibility he could contest it.
OI would imagine you are in a stronger position as your children have already said they don't want to continue contact.

However, this was some years ago now, so you may want to check with a solicitor
:)

[Ethel]

You don't 'will' your children, you appoint a legal guardian

http://www.legalzoom.com/legal-articles/appoin ting-legal-guardian.html