Thank you. I do understand why it is taken so seriously. We both welcome chances to take counseling to learn ways to deal with stress so that we never hurt each other or create a hostile home for our kids. We are just scared of what the prosecutor could do to separate our family or hurt us financially.

As the current breadwinner and being pregnant I am extremely distressed, unable to concentrate at work and crying daily worried about what the prosecutor will decide - not worried at all about my husband hurting me.

I cannot wait to find out what happens and I am worried the stress could cause preterm labor. The extra info that I didn't ask for that doesn't apply to my situation isn't helpful to me, but I understand that they feel compelled to share given their experiences. Sorry for getting so upset.

Is it likely the court will accept my request that we do a peaceful contact order rather than a no contact order? He will have been home with me for close to a month peacefully at the time of first court appearance, and any no contact order would probably keep him away long enough to miss the birth of our new baby. I have no idea what I will do other than call an ambulance when I go into labor if he is not here with me as I have fast labors and no one else I know would be able to stay with me on labor watch. Plus he is the kid's primary care giver. . .

When will I have a chance to argue against no contact? How could I go about requesting?