There is a statute which allows a Court to name a third person the custodian of minor children in cases where the parents are unable or unwilling to exercise custody. In your case, you could take the step-by step approach suggested above, by having one of the parents sign a power of attorney once a year. Or, you could file a Petition with the Court and obtain a judgment naming you the custodian of the children, subject to rights of the father to have parenting time with the children and including child support as well.
There is a statute which allows a Court to name a third person the custodian of minor children in cases where the parents are unable or unwilling to exercise custody. In your case, you could take the step-by step approach suggested above, by having one of the parents sign a power of attorney once a year. Or, you could file a Petition with the Court and obtain a judgment naming you the custodian of the children, subject to rights of the father to have parenting time with the children and including child support as well.