If parties cannot work together, somehow we must educate at all levels. This is obligation. More time in educating and facilitating, not mandating result. Attempt to convince custody issues not appropriate for resolution in courtroom except as last step. Court should not be micromanaging families.
Court needs broadest possible powers in custody litigation.
Imposing standards will only escalate the conflict. Imposing rebuttable presumption will only encourage parents to prove the other unsuitable. Attorneys to be educated - start nonadversarial 2. When becomes adversarial, the appointment of guardian ad litem and leave current statutes to give court full range of options to resolve. Session II Labeling - sometimes the label is what we are litigating over.