What does parental alienation look like in pre-teens?
Parental alienation happens when a child doesn’t want to be with one parent (the “rejected” parent) and strongly prefers the other parent (the “favored” parent). People often think this only happens when there’s been child abuse or domestic violence. But that’s not...
What are the lasting effects of parental alienation?
Whether intentional or not, parental alienation can have grave consequences, harming family relationships and leaving a lasting impact on the involved parties. Both parents and children can suffer trauma and emotional distress from these incidents, making it a...
Is your former spouse turning your kids against you?
You have worked hard to maintain a loving relationship with your children through the whirlwind of divorce. However, despite your best efforts, it seems like your kids are slipping away. You suspect that it is due to the negative influence of your former spouse. When...
How can domestic violence affect child custody?
Florida laws do not use the term custody when referring to the rights parents have to their children. Instead, parents have parenting responsibilities and time-sharing, which is contingent on a parenting plan and time-sharing schedule. Family laws in Florida and most...
What is parental alienation, and does it affect parental rights?
Parental alienation is a term that describes the situation when one parent tries to damage or destroy the relationship between their child and the other parent. This can happen during or after a divorce, separation or custody dispute, and it can have serious...
Understanding Parental Alienation And Its Impact
When a marriage ends, this impacts the relationship between the spouses. However, a divorce should not impact the relationship a parent has with their children. Unfortunately, when a tumultuous split occurs, this can make co-parenting beyond difficult. As such, it...
Guarding Against Parental Alienation
In Florida, as in all states, the best interests of the child guide custody discussions and decisions. That said, it isn’t news that between two parents a tug-of-war sometimes ensues for the child’s affection and loyalty. The courts do not support this, for a child...