Can abusive partner see baby again?

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One month ago I packed all mine and 4 month old DS stuff and left to move back to my parents. I gave my partner numerous chances to stop physically abusing me but it never stopped. His family were desperate for me to come back only because they wanted my DS. This was also an issue as they would ask my DP to bring him to them every single day so they can take care of him and wouldn’t bring him back until around 1 in the morning (only because I’d beg for him back over the phone)

DP and I spoke yesterday for the first time in a month yesterday, we met up in a public place and he said I deserved to be hit and he can’t deal with me complaining no more and doesn’t want to make things work or sort things out. I’m completely fine with this as I am happier without him and have plenty of support from my own family. Only thing is he said “I’ll see you in court” about taking my DS off me. Is this possible? I have proof of the abuse and would rather he never see him again but I know this might not be possible.

Nobody deserves to be hit and you need to get advice from a Solicitor. I definitely wouldn’t be meeting up with him again.

Ignore his threats, block him and move on with your baby until you hear something from his solicitor or the court themselves.
Do not meet him in person and do not speak to him over the phone. Keep all contact written and/or through professionals.
Remember if you keep in contact with him you're just giving him further opportunity to keep the abuse going.

I hope you have reported his abuse and assaults to the police and if not, you need to immediately. I'm sorry this happened to you. Perhaps speak to Women's Aid for specialised advice. A police report is vital if he's going to go through the court route as it will show up in searches.

Make sure you report it to the police. You need a paper trail with officials of the abuse. The more the better. Otherwise the court will see it as his word against yours.