I recently received a petition for legitimation and visitation or custody from my youngest daughter's father. I also recently filed for child support from him for her after he changed the locks on the house so we couldn't get in. At the present time we are living with my mom in a one bedroom apt. Our daughter has grown nothing but fear of him after he snatched the blinds and curtains from the window and threw it across the room and kicked around my furniture while i was packing. Pounded me in my chest during a struggle. What am I going to do if the court rules in his favor?

You are going to comply with the court order, reassure her that her father loves her, try to make her comfortable (if not excited) about the visits, and be ever vigilant for any signs of abuse, whether that be physical or emotional. You need to accept that if you have no proof that he is a danger to the child (police reports, arrest records, psych evaluations, etc) he WILL be awarded visitation at the minimum. Your and your ex's issues of a failed relationship should have no more effect than the obvious (Mommy and Daddy don't live together anymore) on her. It may be hard, but you MUST ensure that you do not pass your emotions, feelings and dislike on to your daughter. If that means that you leave the room to go pound a pillow to get it out of your system, so be it. Just don't let her know what you are doing and reenter the room with a smile. (Been there, done that)

Do you have any documentation of the abuse?
Did you press charges or get a restraining/order of protection?
How old is the daughter? One way or another unless you can prove he has abused the child, he is going to get visitation.

Perhaps you should go to a local Domestic Violence Shelter/ Agency. Since your daughter witnessed the violence. They usually have lawyers you can consult with as well as workers being somewhat knowledgable about the laws in your area and legal ways to protect yourself and your child. You wouldn't have to stay at the shelter to get help, you could just call them and talk to them. They could also tell you how/where to get your child counseling.

I did not press any charges because he states that no one would believe me any way. In June 2006, I proceeded to take out a restraining/peace order against him, but the officer told me that those can't be issued anymore. I went to do a "good behavior warrant" and the judge told me he couldn't grant it. I had one hospital report and a tape of his outrage as documentation. My daughter is five years old now, but she was four when this happen. We went to the hearing today and the judge granted him visitation rights from friday at 6pm through sundayat 6pm every other weekend dispite my request of supervision or guardian ad litem and whether I had proof. The judge didn't see what was in her best interest. He stated "I'm going to lunch". His lawyer was very rude, but that's expected she's representing him. I didn't even have a lawyer because the time frame was very short and the money wasn't there. Who knows what he may do next, maybe try to take her! oh my god! how can I get relief from all of this?

Well you don't have to be afraid that "he'll take her". You have a court order of visitation/custody. It can't be violated by you or him. You just have to stick to it. You should try to make this as nice as you can for your child. Pack her a toy, her clothes,(ones you wouldn't mind if they got left behind on accident), and whatever she wants that is reasonable.
After the visit, you can ask "did you have fun with daddy?". But try not to interogate her or Do NOT ask leading questions like "did your daddy yell at you?".
Keep a detailed contact log. Write down dates and times of pick ups, phone calls, and short facts about what if anything occured. Note anything wierd or if the child was upset etc. You'll need the log in the future if you want to go to court, later.

I was not issued a court order on Friday after court, but is it possible that i can obtain a copy of those orders by the judge? I have faith that our Father in Heaven makes all things possible and by prayer; watch it, next time I reply things are going to turn around for the best.

Thanks

Go to the clerks office at the court house and get a certified copy. Sometimes in life, all we can do is have faith and hope.

Or, if you have an atty, your atty should be preparing the order to give it to you. It takes a few days.