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I have a 7 yr old son who lives a couple of states away from me.  The CP and I are in the process of putting together an updated parenting plan since the current one assumes that everyone involved lives in the same state.  Over the Thanksgiving holiday I travelled to see my son since it was my year with him.  The CP did not allow me even close to the full holiday which should have been Wed - Sun.  Instead I was allowed 2 hrs on Wed, 5 hrs on Thur and 7 hrs on Fri.  Although I know the parenting plan allows me more than that, there was not enough time to have it straightened out in court so I took what I could get so that I could see my son.  After the holiday, the CP claimed that the child began acting out when the visit was over and is using this as a reason to limit my time with him until he receives counseling.  My theory (and one I've seen supported informally on the internet) is that he was sad about having to say goodbye to me and at this time noone knows exactly when the next time we will see each other is (since we're ironing out a new plan and CP is only allowing me to see him on her terms at this time).  I support counseling, if the CP truly believes it is needed, and have offered to pay half so that the child can speak with someone that could be a neutral party in court, if needed.  She refused and will only take him to someone that she chooses, although I suspect she's not really even seeking treatment for him.  Although I have seen it multiple times during my research that it is normal for the child to act out, be sad or even angry after visitation ends the CP's lawyer keeps insisting that it is because of me and therefore, I should not be allowed full access to him at this time.  I would like to have concrete research that I can reference in court regarding a child's behavior at the end of parenting time (especially when one parent is long distance).  I know the CP is wrong for refusing me parenting time since there is no court order restricting my time with my son (and I am traveling to him for the time being, not asking him to come to TX) and I am waiting on a court date to have a judge reinforce my parenting time and look at my proposed parenting plan.  Does anyone have a source that I could use in court to support my argument that my son is simply upset about leaving me and that it is completely normal?  Any help would be appreciated.