RTL - You and I both have very experienced L's. I have no problem paying the extra bucks for quality. I just feel confident that you are going to get a fair deal with your D. They have to prove that you are an unfit father to not have equal custody when you are asking for it. I have not read anything from you to the contrary. If anyone should get less time - it is your W who has exposed D5 to an A and alcoholism.