Worried!

Within the next week I will be having a baby. After we found out I was pregnant (and we planned it) the father became abusive. I left him, pressed charges and got a ppo. He kept dragging the court procedings out hoping I would drop charges, but I stuck with it and about 3 weeks ago he was sentenced to 1 yr probation and 26 weeks batterers counceling.

I personally want him to stay away. I dont trust him with my baby. He has a history of violence, no job, and I believe he will leave state if he is allowed to take the baby home with him. He hasnt done anything to help out so far, so Im not sure if he will attempt to be in the babies life at all. Though in Feb, he emailed me threatening me and saying he will be in the babies life. (yes I kept and reported all emails considering I had the ppo). At this point the most I would be comfortable with is supervised visits, but how long will the courts enforce that?

Ive been okay, until last night that is. Now my mind is racing on what he will do. Without any information on the child, can he (or a lawyer if he can afford one) get records on the birth using my name? What are his chances on gaining any custody considering he was just convicted of hitting me while I was pregnant with this child? I have a very stable home life, live in a small town with award winning schools, a very good job, I'm in college, and have 2 children from a previous relationship. I was told by an attorney last year that the courts wouldnt want to seperate the siblings. I should also note that the father of the first 2 kids is taking responsibility for the new one. Regardless of if we end up together, he wants this baby to have a father figure and a good life (he was also adopted so hes more understanding than most men would be). The father of the new baby has no children, no job, and lives with his parents in a rough area of Detroit.

I know I'm stressing more than I should. And I'm sorry this was so long. Does anybody know what the outcome could be? Any info or advice would be helpful right now.

save all evidence of problems etc. The court will restrict his visits if the court sees anything to fear or be concerned about. But you will have to make your case because the general rule is that both parents should see the child.

I have kept all the pics of bruises, and also have scars. I kept the shirt he ripped during the last incident. I kept all letters and emails. So as far as proof he has issues, I have that covered. With my job, I see a lot of cases with abusive parents, so I see how those cases turn out. But with this, he didnt actually harm the child, how much impact will DV have on the outcome of our case?