Child custody (DV) Advice please

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Hi
I am new on mumsnet . Just need your a bit of help ladies.
I have a son who is 7 months old and has Downsyndrome. Got seprated from husband last year because of DV and all. Got kicked out by him and his family last year with my child nowhere to go. He is not in contact at all never ask about his child or support . I was thinking if in the future He wants custody what will happen or what are his chances to get contact . He was getting benefits on my name without my knowing . I am new to country and didn't know anything about anything at all. Came to know when we got seprated . I have a support worker now working with me .Used to hit me when I was pregnant held me by throat punch me pulled my hair . I just don't want to think about that all but just want to be open so you can advice me .
Thanks

I'm from the US so I'm not 100% sure how some of this stuff works
Him getting your benefits is fraud.Is the support worker able to help you recover all the money he stole from you??
Don't worry too much about him wanting custody.

Not so fast with the 'fraud' ... if you are 'new to the country' did you apply for a NI number ? Did HE make a claim for benefits and add you as his wife thereby making it a joint claim ?
Did you have to fill out a form called a Habitual Residence Test ?
If Yes then no fraud . If no , then not sure how he claimed for you unless he forged all paperwork and got someone else who looks like you to go to the interview with your ID documents ?

As for the rest of it. Where were you living ? Marital home ? His family? Why was he able to kick you out with a child (I understand in the immediate aftermath of DV and having to flee - but why didn't your support worker help you get an occupation order? You have a child .. a disabled child !

Custody is the last of your worries. Your support worker can help you explain to a court how inappropriate substantial contact would be in the current circumstances.

Is he continuing to claim for you?