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With recent television programs, there has been a renewed interest in international parental abductions. This interest is especially peaked with the proliferation and popularity of the 90-Day Fiancé franchise and universe. If you can find out about their intentions...
The term, “Maternal Gatekeeping” may, at first blush, sound like a positive term. It likely conjures up pictures of a mama bear protecting her cubs. However, in this context, it is actually negative as it has a negative impact on the child’s relationship with their...
If you are divorced and living apart from your child, the situation must be challenging. Having to juggle your schedule as well as the schedule of your child can be challenging and you probably have to put a lot of effort into making it work so that your child's best...
It is natural for a child to feel hurt and angry at one or both parents following a divorce. But what is not normal is for one parent to gatekeep the child or even try to poison the child against the other parent. In extreme cases, parental gatekeeping can be...
We are all familiar with the horror stories of children being kidnapped by strangers, but the truth is that most child abductions are committed by someone the child knows, typically a parent. This scenario often comes up in the context of a custody battle between...
There are a lot of factors that contribute to parental alienation. A false belief that the other parent poses a threat to the child, a disdain for the other parent and mental health issues can all play a role. However, those aren’t the only issues that can lead to...
By now, many people have heard of parental alienation syndrome, which is behaviors or strategies that one parent uses against another to turn a child against them. Although parental alienation syndrome is common, it does not happen in every custody case, even those...
It may come as a surprise to many, but only about 10% of domestic violence abuse survivors experience relief from that abuse after they leave. Indeed, domestic violence (DV) abuse continues for years, sometimes even decades. One way that DV abusers continue that abuse...
There’s no doubt that parental alienation is harmful to children. And countless children across the country are subjected to this abusive behavior on a daily basis. Perhaps the most tragic part of this reality is that most parents who are the target of alienation feel...
In high-conflict custody cases, many parents will hire a therapist to give an opinion to the court about their children’s best interests. Sometimes, the therapist may only see the child a couple of times before giving the court an opinion. In other cases, treatment...
