So proud of you. This is very well done and if he just happen to try and snoop on you. You will be at your mom, with your kids, your dog and most important - your dignity.
Now, be alert because a controlling person won't let that go so easy. He will try to react to it in some way. Hopefully not, but be prepared.
A million hugs to you today. I know how hard it is to do these things.
Rest, organize your toughts. Recharge the batteries so you can go again
I don't know how long time it's going to last, and I don't know if he will decide for his M. All what you can do is hope he is thinking about what is important in a family's life.
From all this you can learn your value, have your dignity, respect yourself and show others how to respect you.
This is happening for a reason. You will grow as a person, learn new stuff.
I know I can't say to you that he will be back in a week, or month, but I can just say that it feels unproductive, but at the end of the day he may think that this woman with strong character is yet the best for him.
Be patient, do your part and see the transformation on yourself, and hopefully he will see it too.