No she can't divorce her dad - this is just a very typical reaction by a child when there is a divorce - it's something you have to ride the wave of. You don't have to have them both go to counseling, only her, she is he one with the biggest issue, he's an adult, he isn't going to change - she needs to learn how to deal with him as he is - and getting into hissy fits isn't the right solution - it only leads to her being hurt more...it's a cry for attention from her dad, she doesn't hate him, she is just really confused. She needs to learn new ways to get his attention in a more positive light, and how to communicate what she is feeling without getting in trouble for it. He has rules at his home, she has to respect them or there are consequenses - same goes at your home I'm sure...locking a door is a rule, she broke it - that's on her. 12 year olds are NOTORIOUS for "tones" in their voice - she has to get hers in check. That said, your ex is being an ass expecting a 12 year old to accomodate "his needs" but part of that isn't really about her, it's just the fact that the information came from you, so I'd back off on telling him how to parent for now (even if you are right) it only ends up backwashing onto your daughter.
Get her into counseling, then at a later time the counselor might want to meet with him and discuss her progress which will also include some advice to him...
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