Lawyers can best serve such clients by helping them learn more about normal child behavior. (apfmnet.org)
Although extreme defiance can signal a more serious problem, such as oppositional defiant disorder, occasional defiance and non-compliance are normal child behavior problems. (verywellfamily.com)
Father could misinterpret this as the child wanting to be with him, and Mom not caring well enough for him — deadly weapons in a custody battle brought on by normal child behaviors. (apfmnet.org)