When he's out of the house, grab the kids and go to your local
courthouse and get a DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ORDER which the judge will
approve. Then when he's at home, call 911 and leave the phone line open
and just walk away. The cops will come to your home because you dialed
911 and didn't hang up. Hand them the domestic violence order and they
will take him out of your home and tell him that he can't come back.
Press charges against him and he'll go to jail and will NOT be able to
come anywhere near you, the house or the kids again. You will be set up
with a court date and I'm sure he'll never gain access to you or the
kids again. Your local abuse center has legal advise, group meetings
and counseling available to you. They will help get you onto the road
to recovery. I know all of this because I already went through it 10
years ago and have my own job, home and kids with me ever since. Be
strong and listen to the advice you have been given. May God bless you
and your children!