surprise, harris counter-sued. you decided you wanted full custody? from my point of view, i decided that before the baby was born. it was like a responsibility that i suddenly realized had, if you will, been thrust upon me. reporter: the fight for savanna turned into an epic battle. a family court showdown that became one of the longest and most contentious that charleston had ever seen. there will be mothers everywhere saying shame on him. how can he, you know, try to rip that baby from her arms when she s still nursing. she s built this bond. i wasn t trying to take her away from her mother. i just felt that i was the more stable parent. reporter: at the hearing, harris and others testified that lee s behavior was erratic, sometimes violent. one psychiatrist testified that lee had a mood disorder. according to harris lawyer, graham sturgis, lee s emotional outbursts were on full display