As reported previously, 14-year-old João Guilherme criticized his mother Letícia Birkheuer's social media exposure and alleged assault in a video. Now, Birkheuer accuses ex-husband Alexandre Furmanovich of parental alienation. The dispute traces back to a car accident years ago, with custody granted to Furmanovich three years prior.
The custody dispute between Letícia Birkheuer and Alexandre Furmanovich over son João Guilherme began after a car accident involving the family. Birkheuer claims Furmanovich omitted the boy's presence from the police report, leading to judicial proceedings. Post-accident, the son, showing aggressive behavior, lived with his mother before staying with his father for 10 months. Three years ago, court granted full custody to Furmanovich following a 'rigorous technical analysis,' per his defense.
Recent escalation followed João's video—his own initiative, per defense—expressing fatigue over his mother's Instagram posts and unwillingness for further visits after an alleged street restraint by her nurse during a Rio de Janeiro visit. Birkheuer called the claims 'untruths,' explaining the nurse intervened after the boy ran toward traffic, and shared an emotional video. She accuses alienation, noting months without contact, and referenced an open letter lamenting missing Christmas with her son.
Furmanovich's side portrays João as mature and intelligent, denies alienation, and notes Birkheuer missed visitation opportunities, including during the boy's health issues. The case has drawn social media attention. Metropoles sought comment from Birkheuer without response; Folha covered her letter.
