Ariel Winter, the 14-year-old actress who plays Alex Dunphy on “Modern Family” seems to be having a difficult time with her real life mother, Crystal Workman.

Ariel has reportedly been the victim of physical and emotional abuse by her mom and per TMZ, has been placed in a temporary guardianship with her older sister, Shanelle Workman.

TMZ’s sources say that during an Oct. 3 initial guardianship hearing the court has ordered Workman to stay 100 yards away from her daughter. Ariel is also rumored to be seeking legal emancipation from her mother.

Shanelle Workman also was placed in foster care for similar reasons by the Department of Children and Family Services almost 20 years ago.

Another hearing is reportedly set for Nov. 20.