[CO] Court or mediation experiences moving from 2-2-5-5 to 7-7 when a child struggles with transitions?

Recently divorced, high-conflict co-parenting situation. We’re currently on a 2-2-5-5 schedule. Before moving to full 50/50, I raised concerns about my child’s adjustment, but the schedule moved forward anyway. We’ve been on this transition-heavy schedule for about four months.

My third-grader has ongoing emotional distress around transitions and frequently expresses reluctance about exchanges. This has been consistent over several months, not just initial adjustment. A therapist is involved, with a focus on coping strategies so far.

There’s a pending motion with a response still coming. The other parent has informally suggested a 7-7 schedule starting months from now. I’ve raised concerns about waiting that long and about moving forward without guardrails (e.g., trial language, review points, or ways to assess how it’s working for the child).

I’m working closely with my attorney and not looking for legal advice - just real-life experiences. For those who’ve been through similar situations:

• How did courts tend to handle ongoing transition distress?
• Did documentation of physical symptoms or emotional dysregulation end up mattering in practice?
• Were guardrails viewed as reasonable, or did judges default to the status quo if parents couldn’t agree?
• If mediation failed, what typically happened next for you?

Thanks in advance for any perspective.