hello i am new to this i am hoping someone will be able to help me i have lived with my partner and his 2 kids for 6 and half yrs BM has not made contact for 7 years severe drug abuse being the reason the youngest child has no memory at all of BM oldest has few but none of which are pleasant due to the BM antics kids were on at risk reg with social services until my partner gained custody then they were removed off list straight away my question is where do i stand if she cleans up her act and wants childrem my partner and i are not married thankyou