Brooklyn once again sought legal advice following the incident, viewing the situation as another example of family matters spilling into the public domain," the source added.
Sources indicate that the backlash from the public and family members has caused a direct rift between David and Victoria, with David feeling his career milestone was entirely overshadowed.
"He was upset about what he claimed was another of ‘Victoria’s rogue plans’ – sending Harper to Brooklyn’s LA doorstep with a heartfelt note – and only discovered the stunt when the press fallout hit," the insider admitted.
The ongoing dispute has split extended family loyalties, with David's mother and sister opposing the move, while Victoria's mother defends the strategy.
"This has become bigger than a disagreement between parents and a son. Different family members are taking different positions, making everything harder to resolve," they reveal.
Additional reports note that family members are deeply concerned about the broader impact of this escalation on their long-term relationships.
"The feeling from some is that Harper is 14 and shouldn't be drawn into an adult dispute.
They felt it crossed a line, as the stunt seemed like a set-up.
The reaction has reopened old wounds inside the wider family, where tensions between Victoria and David's sides have occasionally surfaced over the years.
Let’s just say this hasn’t done wonders for bringing the family closer," the insider continued.
Furthermore, sources highlight that Brooklyn's independence makes traditional parental mediation completely ineffective at this stage.
"Not everyone in the family agreed with Victoria and David sending Harper to Brooklyn’s.