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I just read an article by Gloria Woods, President of Michigan NOW, a woman's advocacy group. You can read the article here. I have a lot of problems with this article as well as with NOW in general, however, I do see some merit in the argument that joint custody can be detrimental if the parents are absolutely unable to work together. That goes back to my repeated pleas that you remain civil and productive with your ex, it is important for so many reasons, but mostly for your children's well being. Divorce is extremely difficult and devastating but does not give you an excuse to stop acting like an adult.