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How Custody Courts Identify Resist and Refuse Dynamics

Resist and refuse (R/R) dynamics, historically known as parental alienation, are one of the most destructive elements of child custody disputes. When a parent's influence or manipulation causes a child to resist or refuse contact with the other parent, the court sees a party who is unwilling to support the child's bond with both parents. Judges, psychologists, and family law professionals are attuned to the long-term consequences...