Question re: step-children & divorce petition requirements

[Lisa Lambeth]

Looking for authoritative response to the following:

Am about to file for divorce after a 7 yr relationship (3 1/2 yrs
legally married). Would like to file uncontested and am wondering if I
have to make any mention of my two children (by a former marriage)? My
estranged husband has no children of his own, but has lived with the
children and I for more than 1/2 their lives (they are 11 and 15 1/2).
He has never really supported them (financially) and I am seeking no
spousal or child maintenance orders nor lump sum settlements. He knows
there will be no problems with access, legal order for same or no. He
seeks nothing from me either. Thus, can I legally file a petition for
divorce without mentioning the children at all (though he has, more or
less, acted as parent to them during our relationship. I already have
orders for child support from the children's biological father)?

Any help greatly appreciated. Please e-mail response to:
llam...@nanaimo.ark.com

Thanks.