On the other hand that may not get you very far. I knew a woman who had to tell her kids, in front of their dad and social workers, that if the social workers let her husband move back into the family home, after much counselling and psychological testing, etc. of all concerned, she would take a gun and shoot him if he ever did anything untoward to their children. THAT was the way the social workers felt was best for the kids to understand she was willing to "protect" them, by shooting their dad. This was at the height of the witch hunts in the 80's and was just unreal for her and her family.

Go in armed (figuratively!) and ready with information, documentation and anything else you can think of to bolster your position. AND, consult a lawyer by all means!

All the best to you and your family,

kat