Chapter 5 — The Reality of Shared Custody
The situation went back nearly five years.
Following a difficult divorce and a subsequent blended relationship, custody had shifted.
Marcus had remained a constant pillar in Leo’s daily routine.
David had entered the picture when Leo was four.
Instead of fighting for exclusive territory, the two men had struck an uneasy alliance.
They shared holidays, school drop-offs, and dentist appointments.
Leo had never known a home without both of them present.
Yet the school system only allowed space for one father on official emergency cards.