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Child Custody Issue — parental alienation in custody dispute

Started by RetiredLawyer_FL · Oct 7, 2025 · 889 views · 22 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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RetiredLawyer_FL OP

I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.

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 done some research online but the other party is not cooperating.

What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?

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help_me_student_CA

Have you tried reaching out to your state's legal aid society? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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FamilyLaw_Rachel Attorney

Licensed attorney — a few thoughts. Here's my take on the legal issues.

This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under the relevant statute, actionable.

You should consult with a local attorney who handles these cases. Many offer free initial consultations.

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seeking_advice_employee_NC

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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need_help_dev_FL

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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Photographer_NYC

I've dealt with this before.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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TruckerRights_OH

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

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just_curious_seller_CO

NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

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ContractorMike_CA

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

CA
ConsumerAdvocate

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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VCAnalyst_SF

I went through almost the exact same thing.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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newbie_trader_IL

NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

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CryptoTrader_2023

I've dealt with this before.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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NurseUnion_Rep

I've dealt with this before.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

NR
newbie_renter_2022

NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

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anon_dev_IL

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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InsuranceGuy_FL

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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FreelancerKate

I went through almost the exact same thing.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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anon_creator_2022

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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RestaurantOwner_Miami

I've dealt with this before.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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CorpCounsel_Amy

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

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seeking_advice_contractor_advice

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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VCAnalyst_SF

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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