a nasty thing to go through. bickerings and disputes are piece cake piece pie's daily requirements.
the ones who pay the real prices are the children, (if you have any). :P
what he did to you was verbal and emotional abuse, and that is worse than physical abuse at times.
be strong, your future is bright.
and yes, i understand single cat's explaination.
if you do not provide details of certain cases or certain documents, it is very hard to give legal councel.