DV in past, what happens now?

[glitzandglam]

Hello!
I've just turned 21 and my daughter is 16 months old, my relationship with her father ended before her 1st birthday due to him being both mentally and physically abusive. I now have a restraining order in place. I've been told through people that he intends to try and get contact through the courts.
I'm not happy about this and do not wish for this to happen. He's not on the birth certificate.
What will happen if I decline an offer of supervised contact? Is there any way to stop this?
I feel so clueless, absolutely lost. My girl is the sweetest thing and I absolutely do not want his influence effecting her in any way. Please help me with an idea of what could happen next. I know every situation is different but there must be someone in a similar boat.
Thank you in advance!

First of all him telling people he wants to see his child but him putting his money and time where his mouth is a very different thing.

Ultimately if the courts decide it’s in the best interests of your child to have relationship with their father then their is nothing that you can do.

Unfortunately if the courts agree supervised contact there’s not much you can do. However as previous poster said there’s a big difference between him saying it and actually doing it. You’ll get plenty of notice of any court hearing and will have time to get some legal advice.
If he gets supervised contact he will also have to pay for that which he may not be willing to do.