At the next family hearing, Colton’s lawyer argued for expanded parenting time.

My lawyer presented the latest documented concerns and asked the court to consider them alongside Theo’s needs and the supervised-visit reports.

The judge continued a cautious arrangement pending further evaluation.

I left the courthouse exhausted.

Dana walked with me to the parking garage.

“People often expect one hearing to settle a lifetime,” she said.

“It usually doesn’t.”

“I’m discovering that.”