Parental Alienation

When one parent tries to destroy his or her children’s relationship with the other parent, it is known as parental alienation. Alienation can take many forms. One parent may use grandparents and other relatives to assail the other parent in the children’s eyes. Alienation may also include allegations of neglect, abuse, or mental disorders.
After an 11-day trial in 2005, we received a decision from a Supreme Court judge which states:

“A strong and important factor that must be considered in any custody determination is whether a parent is or may be attempting to alienate a child’s affection for the other side, Indeed it has been said that interference with the relationship between the child and the non custodial parent is an act so inconsistent with the best interests of the child as to raise per se probability that the offending party is unfit to act as a custodial parent.”

Our family law attorneys are familiar with these tactics and their devastating psychological impact on children. We will fight, often in court, using every means possible, including expert testimony from psychologists, to ensure that one parent’s attempts at alienation do not destroy parental relationships or impact custody and visitation disputes.

Contact us now for a free consultation at (631) 424-3597 or (516) 222-ATTY (2889).