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Divorce and custody disputes are often emotional. When parents are frustrated or hurt, it can be tempting to speak negatively about the other parent—especially in front of the children. However, what many parents don’t realize is that judges pay very close attention to how parents speak about each other in private and in front of the children during a custody case. Negative comments, accusations, or attempts to turn a child against the other parent can significantly affect