Three times a year, one parent is back in court battling an ex over custody issues. While the costs mount into the thousands, the court’s most recent order requires both parties to attend co-parenting classes—raising questions about whether lasting change is truly possible.

A West Virginia mother is asking the state’s Supreme Court to restore her physical and legal custody of her children. The dispute hinges on allegations that she used Bible verses in a way deemed abusive, highlighting a complex intersection of faith and law.