Can Dad Force Family Therapy

Location: NYC

Long story short, Teens are frustrated with their dad when it comes to visitation. He has multiple kids in multiple states and forces them to drive long hours to accommodate all his visitation schedules. It has taken a toll on his relationship with them, but they still talk here and there and visit when he comes to town. He was not receptive last year when they expressed their frustrations, and he said they need to follow the court order. They are older now, and he is blaming mom with alienation , because they do not always answer his calls. Mom does direct them to return calls if he brings it to her attention. He has access to speak with them on their own cell phones, and mom does not interfere with calls or visits. The kids do not wish to go to family therapy. They prefer to see a therapist if needed individually which they have access to if needed. Due to their ages, mom respects their wishes, but dad is pushing for therapy. They still see dad when he visits and sometimes answer calls, but they forget and are more interested in their peers which is normal for teens. Dad is taking it personal. Can the court force therapy in this case. How can mom combat alienation accusations? Mom is carful with responding since he has a history of twisting what she says to make it seem like she is the one to blame. Dad is asking for advice, but mom does not feel comfortable since dad is accusing her of alienation and could twist her words and use them against her.