Co-parenting with a high-conflict ex can be challenging under the best circumstances. However, when one parent engages in coercive behavior, the dynamic can shift from difficult to deeply destabilizing. One of the most common and often overlooked strategies used in these situations is isolation. Isolation is not always obvious. It rarely begins with overt demands or clear ultimatums. Instead, it tends to develop gradually through patterns of behavior that erode support system

When co-parenting involves coercive control, children can experience emotional, psychological, and even physical harm. Courts have a long way to go in recognizing that patterns of manipulation, neglect, and control indicate parental unfitness. Since most court professionals aren’t trained in psychology or coercive control, here are behaviors to look out for when it comes to documenting your case or showing how your coparent may be unfit. Here are 12 Signs of an Unfit Coparen

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