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Charlotte Parental Alienation Lawyers
A child who suddenly seems distant is one of the most painful experiences a parent can face. If, after a divorce, you suspect the other parent is interfering with your relationship with your child, our parental alienation lawyers in Charlotte can help you understand what the court actually needs to see and how to start building a record that reflects what's really happening.
The deep team and dedicated staff at Marcellino Moore, PLLC are here to help parents move beyond frustration and toward a documented, credible case regarding concerning inappropriate behavior.
Call (980) 427-3401 today. We’ve been recognized by Super Lawyers®, a designation achieved by less than 5 percent of attorneys nationwide.
Settlements & Judgments
Our Case Results
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Child Custody & Divorce
Father Awarded Physical and Legal Custody. Attorney Matt Marcellino represented a father in a contentious custody and divorce action involving serious concerns about the mother’s judgment, behavior, and decision-making involving the children.
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Child Custody
Mother Secures Primary Custody After Highly Contested Litigation. Attorney Matt Marcellino represented a mother in one of the most highly contested and complex custody cases of his career.
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Custody Relocation
Mother Granted Relocation to California with Child. Attorney Matt Marcellino represented a mother seeking permission to relocate with her child from North Carolina to California despite the father’s opposition.
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Child Custody
Father Awarded 50/50 Custody and Permanent Final Decision-Making Authority. Attorney Matt Marcellino represented a father whose parenting time, communication with his children, and involvement in important decisions were increasingly restricted by the mother.
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Spousal Support
In a case involving marital misconduct and complex financial claims, Jennifer Moore represented a Husband whose marriage ended following his Wife’s extramarital affair.
Meet Our Team
Protecting What Matters Most
Why Allegations Alone Rarely Move a Court
Telling a judge that the other parent is "turning my child against me" is a claim courts hear often, and on its own, it rarely carries much weight. What makes a difference is the evidence behind it, and our attorneys know how to help you build it.
Documenting the Pattern
Missed or shortened parenting time, last-minute schedule changes, and interference with phone calls or messages all matter more when they're documented as they happen rather than recalled after the fact.
Text messages, emails, and co-parenting app logs, which many parents already use to manage child custody schedules, are often some of the most reliable records available.
Disparaging Statements and Their Context
Statements made about you in front of or to your child carry weight when they can be tied to a specific time, place, and source, rather than described in general terms.
Bringing in the Right Perspective
Depending on the facts, we may determine that a witness, such as a teacher, coach, or counselor, or input from a qualified professional, can add credibility to the record. This isn't about involving your child directly or asking them to report on the other parent. It's about assembling reliable, relevant evidence around them.
In Mecklenburg County, custody disputes involving alienating behaviors often intersect with specific local court protocols. When communication breaks down or parental interference persists, local judges frequently order parents to utilize court-approved co-parenting platforms like OurFamilyWizard or TalkingParents to establish an unalterable paper trail.
Furthermore, in high-conflict cases, the court may appoint a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) or order a forensic custody evaluation through local mental health professionals to independently assess the child's environment, school interactions, and psychological well-being.
