You can not apply for a judicial separation when you already have in force a separation agreement which has been made an order of court. (citizensinformation.ie)
Children who have undergone forced separation from one parent — in the absence of abuse — including cases of parental alienation, are highly subject to PTSD, and reunification efforts in these cases should proceed carefully and with sensitivity. (illinoisdivorcelawyerblog.com)
There should be minimal separation between mother and baby, and parents need to be sensitive to their children's need to be close to them and not force separation before their child is ready. (gentlechristianmothers.com)