So, what can be done by a lawyer/judge to "encourage" my STBXH to stop screaming profanities at me in front of our young children?
Words I can't begin to say on this forum. Screamed. In front of a 2 and 4 yo. Oh, and he yanked the girls' clothes out of my arms as he held the 2 year old. Aggressively.
He clearly can't keep his anger in check. What recourse do I have?
Re: Cursing/yelling at me in front of the kids
Witnesses. Document. Heck, videotape him if you need to.
Talk to your lawyer and find out what the courts in your state accept as proof of abuse or parental alienation. I doubt your ex is smart enough to avoid putting his vileness in writing, so save all texts and emails that show his poor behavior. And since yours will be admissible in court as well, you have to make sure that every communication is above reproach. Nothing personal, nothing angry, no matter how he provokes you.
Find out what you would need to do to get supervised drop offs. Most communities have a location where parents can bring the kids so they don't have to be in the same room.
If you don't fell safe have someone go with you or have a police officer be present.
Or call the cops as soon as he starts getting mean and nasty. He most likely will get a warning but after a couple times he will get arrested for disordely conduct which then at court he can be forced into anger management.
Also, if you have a lawyer talk to your lawyer. Make sure you document everything and have proof. Your lawyer can always call a meeting to discuss things with you and a judge possibly. Good luck hun.