article_snippet.sent: Lynsey Knott, defending, said: 'It was a life-long relationship since she was 15. '
article_snippet.sent: she's a devoted mother, has no previous convictions, and is ashamed two of she children were present. '
article_snippet.sent: she'd assisted she partner with the running of the businesses and after the breakdown was left without a home, whilst waiting for a housing association property.
article_snippet.sent: I hope the case brings an end to the problems and we can move on and work at remaining amicable for the children.'
highlights_snippet.sent: Couple have two daughters aged 12 and four, and a son aged 15 together .