Men/Women: How do you deal with the fact that your ex-spouse was arrested on a domestic violence charge?

Also what on earth would you tell the child or children you have with them when they ask where Daddy or Mommy is. I am running out of options. Who can empathize with this. His dad was not around much and was starting to be but then was gone again. Any advice is appreciated. Please no smart answers. I am concerned for my child and how he is gonna deal with this. I don't want to tell him why Daddy may not be around for awhile. This is his second arrest on a charge of this sorts.Men/Women: How do you deal with the fact that your ex-spouse was arrested on a domestic violence charge?
You have to tell them the truth they have a right to know being his son but, I wouldn't tell them the truth until you feel like they are emotionally mature enough to handle it. When might this be? That is for you to decide, you know them best you are their mother. Until that time comes I would tell them their father has gone away for a while because of a mistake he has made. When they ask what kind of mistake it is, which I'm sure they will, tell them the sort of mistake that has to make you spend time away from their family. Ultimately, it is your choice as to what to tell them but, I wouldn't advise hiding the truth for a very long time because usually the longer you wait to tell someone something serious the more it hurts the person (your child) because they love and trust you.Men/Women: How do you deal with the fact that your ex-spouse was arrested on a domestic violence charge?
That would depend on the age of the child, but you'd be surprised how well kids can accept the truth. kids are very literal, and will understand what you tell them. This would be a little easier to answer if I knew your childs age. Good luck.( i have three young ones, and when i had to tell them some thing that was bad, they would absorb what i told them, and answer any questions they had.)