Key Signs of Parental Alienation – And How to Address Them

“Parental alienation” is a heartbreaking and complex issue. It can arise during high-conflict separations or divorces, and occurs when one parent consciously or unconsciously undermines the relationship between a child and the other parent. This leads the child to reject or fear the alienated parent—often without valid justification. If you are a parent navigating a custody dispute, it’s vital...

How Do You Prove “Parental Alienation”?

In a past Blog we talked about the concept of “parental alienation” in the context of a separation or divorce.  It’s the idea that one parent is attempting to manipulate a child to turn against the other parent. This can occur in many ways, such as by making persistent negative comments to the child about the other parent, undermining his or her parental authority, or through sheer emotional...

How Do Judges View Parental Alienation in Custody Disputes?

In last week’s Blog titled “How Do You Prove “Parental Alienation”?, we talked about the concept of “parental alienation”.  It’s the phenomenon where one parent – usually consciously –attempts to keep the child away from the other parent, or else orchestrate the deterioration of their relationship. In the context of an acrimonious divorce or separation, in most cases the parent’s goal is to...