I kept my attention on the judge.

The court listened to both sides.

Kyle asked for a schedule that would quickly move toward equal time, citing his flexible work hours and the nursery at our house.

His attorney repeated a claim from the proposed agreement that I was too overwhelmed to care for Miles consistently.

My attorney presented the caregiving log, messages showing the division of responsibilities, and evidence that I’d attended every medical appointment.

She asked for a gradual schedule suited to Miles’s age and feeding needs, with opportunities for Kyle to learn his routine.