I left my ex a little while back. We have one DC who is very little (not on solids yet) and I fled to a different city as ex was emotionally abusive. I've been given a heads up by my exes mum that he's got a solicitor appointment next week. His mum can't stand him and his ex has also contacted me to see if he abused me in the same way he abused her (it's almost scripted). I had no idea he treated her like this.
He of course won't tell his solicitor about the emotional abuse he's put me through. He doesn't know that I've been referred to MARAC, and that I have a women's aid worker assigned to work with me for 3 months or more. He will spin his solicitor a web of lies.
I can tell you with my hand on my heart that I did everything for that man. I raised his son on my own for 3 months with no help from him, looked after his daughter, financially contributed even with SMP looming, was kind to him, guided him, did everything for him. I was a fool and am now very scared of his reactions.
I have seen a solicitor but can't afford any more appointments until I get my first SMP payment in 2 months, as I will get legal aid then. I'm scared I will end up having to represent myself until then and losing etc. I'm scared he is going to convince the court/judge that I'm lying. That he's mr charming who has never hurt me emotionally.
Can anyone explain the court process to me and what is likely to happen?
For context I've had advice from numerous agencies not to be in a room with him until a court orders it due to his abuse. This is what he wants to take me to court over.