Cheers Graham, As I said in post 11, I've been very lucky when it comes to the kids. I have them stay over with me 2 or 3 nights every week and can see them every day if needed. Although things didn't work out between me and my ex wife, one thing we have always agreed on is that no matter what our differences were, the kids would never get dragged into it and they would have equal access to both of us, and we'd both be involved in how they are brought up and educated.
I've got plenty of pals who've not seen much of their kids after they divorced, I'd never want to be in that position.