Helping Clients Overcome Allegations Of Parental Alienation
Children are our most precious gifts, and their well-being is paramount, especially during the upheaval caused by parental separation and divorce. The bond between a parent and child is sacred.
Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for allegations of pathogenic parenting and restrictive gatekeeping to threaten that connection.
If you are the target of these types of accusations or others, it can be heartbreaking. It is natural to feel powerless and hopeless when your child exhibits resist-refuse dynamics (RRDs) or shows an irrational fear of being alone with you. You may also confront false accusations of parental alienation — claims that echo the hallmarks of child emotional abuse.
Turn To Joshi During These Distressing Times
At Joshi, we are committed to addressing these severe issues and others tied to parental alienation. We understand that weaponizing a child not only represents a form of family violence but also a serious attack on your character and your relationship with your loved one.
We’ve represented clients confronting these destructive claims and across the globe, employing cutting-edge science and legal strategies to restore the rightful parent-child relationship.
Understanding The Roots Of Parental Alienation
What if your child, having been influenced by the other parent’s weaponizing tactics, accuses you of abandonment? These scenarios are indicative of parent-child contact problems (PCCPs). In these situations, a child’s affection is sabotaged through brainwashing or programming techniques that aim to alienate the child from one parent.
Drawing on our knowledge of the ecological model of child development, we can build a compelling argument to support your side of the story. This way of thinking emphasizes the importance of various systems in a child’s life, including the family unit. When one of these systems becomes a battleground of family violence, the impact on the child can be profound.
How We Can Help
Our trial lawyer, Ashish Joshi, not only is well-versed in the law surrounding parental alienation but has also been trained by leading experts in clinical and forensic psychology. He is among a handful of lawyers in the world who has represented and counseled clients in highly contested cases in the United States, the European Court of Human Rights and international jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, Luxembourg, India, Australia, Austria, British Virgin Islands and Hong Kong.
He has published and presented on topics involving parental alienation, child abuse, false sexual abuse allegations, child abduction and human rights, across the country and internationally and regularly joins forces with other internationally recognized scholars and attorneys in this legal area. With a global footprint in contested family law cases, our team brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to defend your rights and protect your most precious gift, your child.
Using Deep Insight To Expose False Narratives
Parental alienation is an insidious form of child and mother sabotage (CAMS), where false narratives are constructed to manipulate the child’s perception of the targeted parent. These stories can lead to a deep-rooted resistance to contact with that parent, with the child refusing visitation and expressing vehement disdain.
Such cases often involve a complex combination of factors that can be analyzed through the five-factor model. We are well-versed in this structure. Our clients benefit from our attorneys’ ability to evaluate the different dimensions of personality that may be involved in the dynamics between the alienating parent, the child and the targeted parent. Drawing on this insight, Joshi crafts assertive arguments that undercuts claims made by opposing parties and champions your version of events.
If you find yourself accused of unfounded domestic violence, or worse, sexual abuse of a minor, in the midst of a contentious custody dispute, do not despair. These are often tactics stemming from an alienating parent’s strategy to gain leverage. We can help you combat these false portrayals. We make it our mission to limit the damage to your reputation and your bond with your child these accusations can cause.
Begin Mounting Your Defense Today
When faced with such high stakes, it’s imperative to have tenacious, aggressive and efficient legal counsel. Collaborative family law approaches may not suffice when combating an alienator’s tactics. Our lawyers are equipped to handle the complexities of these cases with the urgency and dedication they demand.
To safeguard the precious bond you share with your child, contact us at 734-249-6170. Our Michigan team is committed to responding promptly to all communications. We want to ensure that you receive the support and legal insight necessary to confront these challenging circumstances.