Pretty terrible when kids are "used" as pawns in the power struggle between divorcing parents. I heard stories of clients when I worked for a (non-profit) legal aid organization since any legal aid organization deals heavily with family law cases.

Perhaps the father might be initiating contact with guidance counsellor..if the child's behaviour /school performance has noticeably changed.

Best that child at least have some happy activities (outside of school) on a regular basis during this difficult time.
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