Mother's reunification with daughters while there is a divorce process

Hi,

I am a Muslim mother of two daughters, aged 3 and 6. I am in the process of a divorce and my husband has taken my daughters away from me, despite my legal custody of them.

I reached out to the authorities, but when I saw my daughters one month later, they refused to come with me.

My husband and his childless aunt have manipulated them. I have a good record as a good mother, I work, provide for my daughters, and they have great school records. We participate in many activities.

The father is a drug addict and has been in psychiatric care several times (a report will be provided as the court has officially requested it). Additionally, he has not paid for the children's welfare since 2020 and there is an arrest warrant against him.

He left the marital home 2 and a half years ago.

What should I do to get my daughters back?

The aunt is also taking pictures and videos and sending them to social media without my consent as the legal custodian.

Can I sue her for this?