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Demi
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I have two children 11 and 12 with a man I was never married to. He was extremely abusive to me physically. I finally left him 2 weeks after our daughter was born. Despite the nature of our relationship, I allowed him to see his children and keep in contact with them. This was arranged at his mother's home so I wouldn't have to deal with him. Well, in May of this year the kids' paternal grandparents physically abused them to the point of causing noticeable injuries. This was all proven and documented by the police and D.S.S. Needless to say, the kids no longer go over there. Now their father is taking me to court for visitation. The problem? He refuses to pay child support and hasn't in months despite a court order. And, he has been diagnosed as Manic Depressive, but will not take his medication. On top of all this he makes, and never has made any attempt to see or speak to his kids. I cannot afford an attorney and I'm afraid when we go before a judge in January that because I have no legal representation that my concerns will not be heard. I am still terrified of this man, also. I live in Western Massachusetts. Please help me. Thank you so much.