Muddle, the best time to get her is NOW! If she feels remorse it is the time to say "let's get some help here!" Get C around parenting together. You both love your S and letting him see any further acts of violence is not a loving act. Let her know that. Lastly, TELL her that next time you WILL call the police, no if's, but's etc. STill see the lawyer. Don't screw around here!!! This is damn serious stuff. I'm worried that you've so easily dismissed what just happened. IT IS DANGEROUS TO DO SO. Please, please, please think this through. DEMAND COUNSELLING TOGETHER, DON"T ASK. P.S. Let her go visit your fukcing cousin, get her the hell out of your house! I'm worried about you.
