September 06, 2005
Vicious custody battles can divide an entire family, with the kids picking up the tab for the emotional upheaval.
An Ongoing Battle
When Linda and Michael first appeared on the show, Michael had custody of Linda’s biological children, and she had been fighting for seven years to get the kids back. 
Can they reach an agreement?
Caught in the Middle
Thirteen-year-old Dillon is being raised by his grandmother, Robin, while his mom, Jamie, has been struggling for 10 years to regain custody. A bittersweet ending?
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