Is this parental alienation?

My brother has filed for custody in Pennsylvania. He doesn’t want to get a lawyer but will if necessary. Here’s the situation: his son was born 6 months ago, and after a month, he broke up with the mother due to her infidelity. My brother lives with our parents, while the mother lives with hers. Since they split, she has banned him from seeing the baby and berates him during video calls, all while their son is present. He has consistently asked to see his son and take him to his home, but she only allows this if he gives her cash, which he refuses. He had a DNA test done confirming he is the father, but she now claims he isn’t and will only let him see the child on her front porch. It’s winter, and he doesn’t want to make his son sit in the cold. Furthermore, the mother and her mom have been pushing him to relinquish his rights so her mother can take guardianship. They’ve insulted him in front of the baby, saying he doesn’t deserve his last name and that they will change it. My brother has evidence of all of this. Is this a good case for parental alienation in court? He just wants 50/50 custody and to communicate through the courts.

He definitely needs a lawyer. Parental alienation is serious and can be legally addressed.

This sounds like classic parental alienation. Keeping the child from the other parent without reason is problematic.

He should document everything and file for custody. The behavior of the mother is concerning.

We’re planning to contact a lawyer. He really wants to ensure he has his rights protected and the best interests of his son in mind.

Make sure he gathers all evidence. It will help support his case in court.

He needs to file for custody first. Focus on the child’s best interests.