Parental alienation is when one parent influences his or her child to reject or harbor hostility toward the other parent. Typically, parental alienation involves psychological manipulation that can lead to the deterioration of the child's relationship with the...
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Month: July 2023
Understanding and addressing parental alienation syndrome
Parental alienation syndrome occurs when one parent systematically influences a child to reject the other parent. This phenomenon may arise in the context of a high-conflict divorce or separation. Understanding the signs of parental alienation can help protect your...
Can a summer abroad lead to international child abduction?
Summer vacations are a time for families to bond and create lasting memories. Many parents plan trips abroad to expose their children to new cultures and experiences. However, when one parent takes a child abroad without the other parent's consent, it can raise...
6 steps for dealing with false substance abuse accusations
Going through a divorce is challenging for all parties involved, and it becomes even more complicated when false accusations, such as substance abuse, come into play. These allegations can significantly impact child custody proceedings and damage your reputation....
What to do when you’re accused of child abuse during a custody battle
In custody battles, emotions run high and accusations can sometimes take a dark turn. It is disheartening to note that, according to a report by the American Psychological Association, false allegations of child abuse arise in about 10% of custody cases. Finding...
Maternal gatekeeping from a divorced father’s perspective
In many families, mothers typically assume the role of main caregivers. They are often in charge of managing various affairs of their children's lives. However, this role can sometimes extend to maternal gatekeeping, which can influence the relationship between...
Negotiating child custody with a narcissist
Most divorced parents in Michigan develop their child custody arrangements through a process of negotiation. This is never easy. Developing a parenting time schedule -- with all its technical details of drop-offs and pickups, vacations and so can be a lot of work....
Drawing a line between protective and pathological parenting
It is a parent’s natural instinct to protect their child from all forms of danger, even if it means being negatively labeled as a protective parent. Monitoring a child’s phone use and restricting certain friendships can be a form of protective parenting. However, they...
Why maternal gatekeeping is so harmful
As a mother, it can be difficult to entrust someone else with the care of your child. No one else seems to understand how to do it right—not your husband, parents or nanny. As a result, you take everything on yourself. But is that truly the case? Mothers may sometimes...
Understanding cross allegations in parental alienation cases
Parental alienation comes in many forms. This includes putting the targeted parent in a bad light, intercepting communication between the child and the other parent and making false accusations. But probably the most common type of parental alienation is allegations...