Des, get rid of him now, please. You're going to end up in jail for battery 'cause the little punk could end up crying to the cops on you. Get rid of him, like people have said YOU call the police. Don't put up with his crap. He may be jealous because you're bettering yourself and he just wants to kick you down so he can feel superior to you. Is there a relative you and your kids can stay with? Please, get yourselves away from him. ((((((((Des&Kids))))))))
Your kids don't need to be seeing their Mom being beaten up on like that by their Dad. OR vice versa. It's not good for them, Des. Please, take care.