Hiya strong

I admire you wanting whats best for your kids. but you stated he is controling, moody, kicks chairs and takes swings at the kids.
I'm thinkin an appt for you and the kids might seem like Disney world compared to the situation they're in now.

I mean, does he have to escalate the violence before a decision is made?

I think you know the right answer, of course it isn't an easy answer, but I trust you'll do the right thing.

take care