Nobody expected Devon Hamilton to request shared custody of baby Dominic. In theory, Devon was simply a sperm donor, and that typically would've been the full extent of his involvement. Yes, he and Abby Newman have been close friends for years, but Mariah Copeland also carried the baby, and she didn't formally request anything. However, not only was Devon insistent, but he had the backing of his girlfriend, Amanda Sinclair (Mishael Morgan), a high-powered attorney who would've found every plausible reason for a court to grant him custody (Soap Hub). 

Eventually, after some convincing, Abby and Chance agreed to the arrangement, signing official documents granting Devon joint custody of the baby (via Soaps). The situation could've destroyed years of friendship between Abby and Devon, but luckily, cooler heads prevailed, and everyone decided that more love would be best for the child. In doing so, the last name Winters was added to Dominic's legal name, as a tribute to Devon's father, Neil Winters (Kristoff St. John), who tragically died in 2019.

Since the custody arrangement for Dominic became official, Abby and Chance have continued drifting further apart. Meanwhile, Devon and Abby have taken things to the next level. Their bond over their shared biological child has connected them more than ever, ultimately leading them to sleep together. With Abby's marriage now over, Dominic's custody could be in the air again.