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...although the court do tend to follow recommendations, this isn't rigid and if you can present a good enough argument, they will listen. As I said before, bend and compromise where you feel you can, as this will show you are reasonable and open to compromise.
When arguing your case stay away from his behaviour and attitude as the reason and make it all about your daughter....it's important that she feels secure and having one home will give her that security. She has been through so much and she needs stability and you both need to be given some time and space to get used to the new family dynamic, together as a unit. Make the point that although your daughter needs the support of loved ones around her and that includes her step dad, she also needs to be allowed to grow into her new situation, without feeling that she is being pulled two ways....this would be the theme of my argument.
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