parental alienation in custody dispute — need guidance ASAP

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I'm dealing with a situation and need some guidance.

parental alienation in custody dispute. I've been dealing with this for about 3 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already consulted briefly with a lawyer but got conflicting advice.

Am I overthinking this or is this a real legal issue worth pursuing?

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Following this thread — Same. 100% same. Please update.

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I went through almost the exact same thing.

The #1 mistake I see here is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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I keep hearing about cases like this.

Here's where people usually go wrong is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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I went through almost the exact same thing.

A lot of people mess up by is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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I've dealt with this before.

The trap most people fall into is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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Don't give up - these things often resolve once you push back formally.

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Similar situation here. Interested in what worked for others.

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Keep us updated on how this goes!

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This is more common than you'd think. Definitely worth pursuing.