My Narcissist Ex Is Turning My Child Against Me – What Can I Do?
- Michael Capleone, Sr.
- May 6
- 4 min read
If it feels like your narcissist ex is slowly turning your child against you, you're not imagining things. One of the most devastating tactics narcissists use in family law disputes is parental alienation—the deliberate undermining of a child’s relationship with the other parent.
Over time, this can lead to heartbreaking emotional distance, confused loyalty, and even the complete breakdown of a once-loving bond.
So what can you do?
1. Recognize the Signs of Alienation. Your child may suddenly seem distant, angry, or even hostile toward you. They may say things that sound like your ex or seem reluctant to spend time with you—even if visitation is court-ordered. These are red flags you should document immediately.
2. Stay Emotionally Steady. The narcissist wants you to react. Don’t give them that satisfaction. Focus on remaining calm and affirming with your child, even when they’ve been emotionally manipulated.
3. Document Everything. Keep records of missed visits, refusal to communicate, inflammatory messages, and behavioral changes in your child. Courts need facts, not feelings.
4. Take Legal Action. In Alabama, and in most states, you can file to modify custody or visitation when a significant change in circumstances—like alienation—harms the child. You can also ask for a Guardian ad Litem, therapy orders, or even contempt proceedings if your ex is violating the custody order.
5. Keep Showing Up. Your consistency is the antidote to their manipulation. Your child may not understand what’s happening now, but your steady presence will make a lasting impact.
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About Michael Capleone, Attorney at Law
Michael Capleone is a seasoned family law attorney based in Hoover, Alabama, with over 22+ years of experience helping clients navigate complex legal challenges, including divorce, child custody, parental rights, grandparent’s rights, military divorces, petition for protection from abuse, CPS and DHR matters, father’s rights, mother’s rights, relationship advice, pets/ animal custody when a relationship or marriage ends, and general family law matters, co-parenting, dealing with a narcissist, emotional recovery, and much more! As a licensed practicing attorney since 2003, is a dedicated advocate for his clients, Michael understands the emotional and legal complexities of family law cases and works tirelessly to secure favorable outcomes in his law practice.
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