I've posted before about my abusive ex husband. We have DD 30 months. I want to return to Ireland where all my family are. Ex has refused so it's going through the courts.
The latest turn of events is my DD returned with bruise on her inner arm in a finger shape. It was clear she'd been dragged. She also had one on her upper thigh the week before. I told the social worker as a Section7 report is being completed for Child Arrangements Proceedings. She could have just run off and needed to be grabbed to keep her safe but no explanation was given.
On Sunday, my ex sent me a pic of a bruise on DD's inner leg and made accusations. We had been at soft play on Saturday with some boisterous older children. At one point, they bounded over her on the trampoline, so I assumed it happened there and explained.
Social Worker investigated. Nursery saw no bruise on Monday. Ex still refused to accept my explanation and refused to send updated pictures of the bruise. Social worker advised I make a GP appointment for a professional medical opinion. I did so immediately. Ex strongly opposed the GP appointment. Later in the morning, his mother messaged and said the bruise had disappeared when she changed DD's nappy Tuesday morning.
The bruise was fabricated. I'm a health care professional, and this false accusation could have had very serious ramifications for my career.
My issue is how do I proceed. I have limited money for legal fees. My ex is not held even slightly accountable for emotional abuse , invasions of privacy, fabricated bruises..
It's all minimised as "they can't get along." I have constantly tried to compromise. A high conflict , malignant narcissist, cannot compromise. He revels in conflict and ruining my day.
It's impacting DD, and that devastates me.
Any advice on how to handle this would be greatly appreciated.