I don't want to give detailed specifics of any particular case because family law in my country (a small country at that) is afforded great privacy. However...
Outright pettiness sees agreements fall apart over the most minor c**p. These are settlements that shape the rest of their lives but they are willing to throw it away over bringing the kids to their cousins wedding, who gets the mirror in the sitting room, who feeds the pet sheep (real examples)
Access disputes are always the most vicious. People crying over their love for their children, but in reality they are treating them as pawns in a war with their spouse. False or exaggerated reports of physical a***e and child neglect are common. Men and women are equally guilty of this. I'm referring to hard working and otherwise respectable people here.
Outright pettiness sees agreements fall apart over the most minor c**p. These are settlements that shape the rest of their lives but they are willing to throw it away over bringing the kids to their cousins wedding, who gets the mirror in the sitting room, who feeds the pet sheep (real examples)
Access disputes are always the most vicious. People crying over their love for their children, but in reality they are treating them as pawns in a war with their spouse. False or exaggerated reports of physical a***e and child neglect are common. Men and women are equally guilty of this. I'm referring to hard working and otherwise respectable people here.