Recent Posts in Parental Alienation Category

Parental alienation is something many parents may have never heard of, but could be experiencing without even knowing it.  Parental alienation is a situation in which one parent tries to manipulate the child into harboring negative feelings toward his or her other parent in an attempt to sabotage their relationship.  Parental alienation is most common in contested divorces, bitter custody battles, or any other situation in which one parent may have some resentment or anger towards the other parent.

If you think your child could be the victim of parental alienation, you should speak with an experienced attorney right away. There are steps that can be taken to address the issue before it permanently affects your relationship with your child.  Some signs that may indicate your child is being manipulated or brainwashed include:

• The child is acting more withdrawn
• The child no longer wants to spend time with you
• The child is angry at you for no reason
• The child’s behavior has changed for the worse
• Your relationship has become strained
• The child is blaming you for the divorce or separation
• The child is saying things that a child wouldn’t normally say, implying that he or she is reiterating something they heard from their other parent.