To leave?

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My husband has been abusive for a little while. I’ve plucked up courage to leave with DC. However:
I am the sole earner and DH currently does all of childcare. What would I do about childcare? I work full time and don’t think it would be fair to put kids with childminder as so much would be changing for them.
Also how do I arrange his access to DC? I can’t afford a lawyer. I feel trapped.

You're never unreasonable to leave. It makes you brave and most of all, it makes you the best mother to your children.

A childcare setting is better than an abusive home. Yes, a lot will be changing for them, but children are resilient and adapt quickly. What's important is that you're all safe, is it not?

Unless I'm outdated, your solicitor should be free or partially funded if your in the UK and entitled to legal aid? And he sorts his own contact, through his own solicitor.

Don't have direct contact with him. You know what it will lead too. Good luck op.

The thought of him having full rein of the kids 5 days a week worries me 🥺