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Genetics of schizophrenia/mental illness

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My maternal grandmother developed schizophrenia after birthing my mother at age 27. My mother does not have a mental disorder, and I at 25, have not developed one either. My husband has schizoaffective disorder. His brother has bi-polar disorder and both of his parents suffer from depression. What are the chances that our children will develop one of these disorders? Thank you!
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