How does custody battle over kids work?

If both parents (now divorced or separated) were great parents and normal shouldn't it be kids stay 2 weeks with one parent then 2 weeks the other? Rotating.

I always see cases "Am fighting for longer days of custody" or "Am fighting for kids." Is the system really unfair this way or is there real abuse going on in the home with one parent?

Also doesn't shift pattern make sense like "4 days with mum then 4 days with dad?" If both parents are within same town of course.

Am really curious and wondering.

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BrandonWyatt36 · 36-40, M

Again man I fought for a year for my boys when I had custody of them in Maryville,Tn in Juvenile Court after their Mom went to jail and the Grandad had Custody... Even having to show my butt in the Court Room during a Child support Court Date and about went to jail that day and everything... But unless your situation with the Mom was like mine and she goes to jail I won't lie their always going going to be in the Mom's Favor that's a giving... But just don't give up man it CAN Be done... I had Custody of my Boys for 10 years until my oldest turned 18 and my youngest kept on and on about wanting to be back with his grandad so I just gave him what he wanted and let my oldest go back to which I really couldn't stop cause he was 18 anyways... But best of luck to you man... Don't let the courts win... I didn't... That's all I'm saying