Synopsis

The pain of divorce is often accompanied by bitterness and conflict. When separating parents prolong their disputes beyond the legal system, their child invariably becomes caught in the middle. Dr. Phil meets with Ronald and Cathie, two parents who both insist they deeply love their 15-year-old son, Matthew, though their feelings for one another are far more complicated. Following a difficult divorce, Ronald claims Cathie abandoned Matthew, effectively removing herself from his life for nearly a