custody battle

[Dlove]

I have to start off by saying that I have two beautiful children out of an abusive relationship. I loved the man so much that didn't see the mistakes I was making by allowing him to be in their lives. I now see the reality of the situation and for the past few months I have separated my self and my children from this individual and now filing for full custody. The custody hearings have been ongoing because he refuses to show up. I have another one coming up in which I have been informed that he may show up and fight for his "rights" to see his children. In all honesty, this man is a danger to my children and I and its at their best interest to end all type of contact or relationship with this man. he has several substance abuse, he has anger issues, he is violent, and has another child that he has no custody of because of the same reasons. my social worker is telling me that he may still have the right to see his children and gave me the impression that he may be showing up to court this time around. I am under the impression that she spoke to him and he of course lied in regards to all the accusations against him.

 

My question is

 

Is there anything I can do to help my case?

has anyone been through a similar situation?

what kind of paperwork or prove do I need?

 

I am going full force against this man and will refuse to allow him to see my children. Anything that you can tell me would be helpful.

[TigerCub]

Sorry you're in this situation, but good for you for getting the courage to walk away and put your children first.

 

What does your lawyer say?

If your husband was abusive in the past is there any record of that - ie. domestic disturbance where the police were involved? Was there ever a case where you filed any sort of motion or charges against him in the past- because those could probably work as proof that he was abusive.

 

I'm sorry, I honestly don't know what advice to give. Your lawyer and social worker are the best source for that.