My friend, A, divorced her X with good reason 2 years ago. Since then, he has seen their two children at weekends and during the holidays. A year ago, A met a new man, G. The X knew about this, and the access visits continued. For some reason, A's family have decided that they hate G and won't now visit A's home (he now lives with her). Two weeks ago, A found out from her children that her sister had been in touch with X and asked if during his access visits they could collect the children and bring them up to see A's mum. As A's family have been extremely abusive to A, she told X that this wasn't to happen, and that her family should contact her if they wanted to see the children (she has often invited them 'round, they won't come). So, this weekend it transpires that X did take the children to A's family. She is beyond angry, and told him that if he was going to break her trust this way she would be stopping his access. He said he'sd contact his solicitor, and was verbally abusive. He then phoned the children (they have a mobile for him to contact them) and asked them if they wanted to live with him. A is understandably angry, and upset. He is implying that he will go for custody, along with her parents. Please can someone reassure me, so that I can reassure her, that he hasn't a hope in hell?
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