The term "tug of love" commonly refers to a situation where two parties, typically parents, are engaged in a legal battle for custody or guardianship of a child. In such a scenario, alternate synonyms for "tug of love" include "custody battle," "custody dispute," "legal fight for child custody," "parental conflict," "child custody war," "guardianship tussle," and "child custody struggle," among others. While the term "tug of love" may have a more emotional and personal connotation, these synonyms reflect the serious legal implications and challenges that parents may face when fighting for the custody or guardianship of a child.