I left my ex partner at the end of May after he got arrested for ABH. He came home on cocaine and an argument followed, neighbour called police and he got arrested. He was bailed for three months and this has just been extended by six weeks. I have a six month old and a 2 year old. After going through what feels like every emotion under the sun I am feeling positive despite everything and I am much happier now I am on my own. There were numerous things wrong in our relationship, he was a liar, gambler, and started doing cocaine again when I was heavily pregnant with our second child. I am wondering what other people would do in regards to contact with the children? Obvious it goes without saying I would not let him have the children without me being present, but I have been allowing him to see them with me like we will do days out together. As I said I do not want to get back with him, I just want what’s best for my children and I feel like the best thing for them is just to have the benefit of having a father figure and his family on the scene whilst being in my care full time. Do you think I’m approaching this the wrong way? I know some people would just stop contact completely but I don’t want this going through court to be honest as they will just end up having to go to a contact centre and I wouldn’t be happy with that. Just wondering what others would do in my position, thanks.