Non Molestation advice

[octobersunshine]

My ex has initiated court proceedings for contact arrangements for two year old DS. We had our first hearing last week and he wants a contested hearing.

He's spent years engaging in insidious and intimidating behaviours and I've been advised to get a non-molestation order previously but for various reasons never did it. After the court hearing, he's been really threatening in person and using DS as a means to get at me which he is increasingly aware of. Last week he came to the house and when I tried to close the door, put his foot there and tried to push it open. DS was upset.

We know have ten weeks before a full contested hearing regarding a CAO. In the meantime, I'm petrified of him. Would it be possible to try for an ex parte non-mol order to ensure no contact and drop offs / pick ups are done by third party? What would be the process of this and the consequences regarding the final court hearing? Anyone know if it might likely be granted?

I had a non molestation order and I got it granted pretty quickly. I had logged incidents with the police, similar to what you describe, intimidating behaviour etc. I phoned a solicitor and I had a telephone conversation, one meeting then court the next day. Because it was domestic violence I had legal aid. Judge told him he was not allowed to talk to me about anything except making childcare arrangements. Which was quite interesting as we still lived in the same house. I've bought him out since and he's not here now