So, my friends, I did some noodling on PA. There was a case studied in Canada similar to Alice. Except, the father was a stay at home dad, kids were 14 and 10. Mom went to court after dad wouldn't allow her to see the kids. Judge saw PA and ordered reunification therapy. Well, the 14 yr old pulled the kicking and screaming tactic, yelling on the way to the therapist's office "you're kidnapping me!!" So, back to court. Judge grants Mom 100% custody with phone call from dad once a day. Every time dad phones, the kids act up and revert. Back to court they go. Judge says No Contact with Dad. Now, this all takes place over 2 years. The final year with no contact and therapy, and a lot of patience, the 13 year old daughter said "I love you, mom" for the first time.
HOPE