Hi Mike I am new to the site and was reading your post and hought I would give my input. My fiance and his ex-wife have 50/50 custody. We have his 12 yr old daughter every other weeked and every Tuesday and Wednesday. I agree with some of the comments about the child getting comfortable, then having to go to the other parents. However, every situation is unique to th echild. My step-daughter is pretty busy when she is with her mom. She is at the age where her and her mom argue alot. So sometimes coming here is a good break and relaxing atmosphere for her. We have been doing this for about a year now and so far, she seems to be very accepting of it. Beside the days we have her we also let her know she is welconme here anytime becasue this is home too. Its was hard for her in the beginning, she kept saying dad's house. But now she calls it home...finally. Your daughter belongs to the both of you, you both deserve equal tine with her...its part of staying in her life, which is important for a tween. Provided neither of you move out of state, and are within driving distance, I think 50/50 doesn't seem like your doing it out of anger to your ex, it seems like you want to be a part of your childs life. As long as you are a fit father that can care for his child i think the courts will go along with the 50/50 custody. Good Luck!