Child custody battles are among the most emotionally devastating and financially draining aspects of divorce. And they’re alarmingly common. According to national estimates, nearly 25% of all child custody cases end up in family court rather than being resolved through mediation or private agreement.
This isn’t a failure of parenting—it’s a failure of the system.
Each custody case that proceeds to court sets off a chain reaction: evaluations, filings, hearings, attorneys, guardians ad litem, and often multiple rounds of litigation. These cases cost parents tens of thousands of dollars on average and stretch on for months—or even years.
Consider the ripple effect:
- Legal fees: Many parents spend upwards of $20,000 to $40,000 per custody fight
- Missed income: Court hearings often require missed work, lost productivity, or even job loss
- Emotional cost: Children caught in litigation exhibit higher rates of anxiety, depression, and school disruption
This isn’t just a legal process—it’s a life disruption engine.
At the same time, the court system is overwhelmed. Judges handling family law dockets face hundreds of cases each year, making it difficult to provide individualized attention. The result: procedural inefficiency, rushed decisions, and families that spiral deeper into conflict instead of finding resolution.
Splitifi cuts through this chaos. Our custody module helps parents organize facts, track communications, and document timelines—so judges see patterns, not drama. With AI-assisted case building, emotional arguments give way to structured clarity.
When data enters the equation, custody chaos ends. It’s time to stop fighting and start solving.
