Hello, I am a recent graduate, actually I'm walking the stage tomorrow. I will get to the point.

I have a one year old daughter, I love her immensely. I do the best I can, I pay my child support and love her the best I can with all my heart. I do not get along with her mother at all, I think she may be a demon. I keep my feelings concealed, and I never disrespect her but she habitually causes problems in my life, and debases me. When I returned my daughter, to her house she had her 4 brothers assault me, luckily I got away, but they hurt my brother a little, who was a innocent bystander. She told her brothers I wanted to hurt my daughter which is ridiculous. I have to jump through hoops to see my daughter. I have no help, except from my mother who says that I may have to "wipe my hands" clean with this situation.
We have been to court, and I have my daughter on week ends, but it's always something. Last week she came to my house with the police, as if I'm dangerous. I feel so defeated, and depressed. I'm a tough guy and I'm not used to feeling like this. I'm even considering a restraining order. I just feel like I am not benefiting my daughter, I'm just making a bad situation worse.

Should I just continue to pay child support and move away?

My only advice is to keep a log of every thing that happens at pick-up and drop-off time. Never punish the child by moving away from her. We do have laws that will take care of her brothers for you, just don't be afraid to use them. Keep your chin up and press on.

Congratulations on being a graduate!!!

On your subject, I expect you have a lawyer because you should be talking some of this over with him/her. You should be the one with the police escort, since you were he one who got roughed up. Watch that she isn't building a case for full custody by painting you as dangerous.

I know its difficult for you but your presence is emensely important to your daughter, so don't geive it up and just become a once a month check. If your ex acts like a demon then your daughter can definitely use a balance.
Hang in there.