Do you and the kids actually have to be there for any hearing? Can you be repesented by counsel or the social worker?
He may just pull a no show. Also citing how he acted in court before, that is not something the kids should be subjected to. Emotional trauma.
Can this be worked out outside of court? Him getting some type of supervised visits?
Just thinking out loud...
Have you tried changing the NT skin to a not so bright one? Your pupils aren't dialated are they?
for you and moss.