When it comes to family law cases, there aren’t many issues that judges haven’t seen before. Yes, factual scenarios can vary widely from case to case, but the issues are usually the same: divorce, alimony, child support and child custody, for example. However, every...
Parental Alienation
Researchers connect parental alienation to partner abuse
In Michigan, around the country and all over the world, parental alienation is a common problem. For parents who are in the middle of a divorce, the may be an irresistible temptation to place blame on the other parent and let acrimony influence the parent-child...
The difference between parental estrangement and alienation
In highly contentious divorce case involving children, some of the most toxic damage that occurs is the deliberate attempts by one parent to turn the children away from the other parent. Even worse is when both parents try to get their children on their side while...
Don’t take things personally if experiencing parental alienation
The end of a relationship is almost always difficult, particularly if you have children together. However, when one parent causes a rift between the other parent and the children, an already difficult situation can become downright impossible to manage. If you are the...
Encouraging parental visits
Custody matters have legal and emotional complications. Couples should not engage in parental alienation or pressure their children to remain separated from their other parent. Parents must also take steps to encourage reluctant children to visit their other parent...
Documentation may be helpful in parental alienation cases
Parental alienation happens when one parent tries to damage the relationship the child has with his or her other parent. Children who are suffering from parental alienation may refuse to talk or visit with the alienated parent, act disrespectfully, show no feelings of...
Knowing the signs of parental alienation is key to addressing it
In Michigan, across the United States and all over the world, child custody and family law cases can quickly descend into rampant dispute with the child in the middle. Parents who are having a difficult time with their divorce and are battling over child custody and...
Tips to recognize parental alienation
When parents are going through a divorce, it is difficult enough that they will no longer be spending all their time with their children anymore. Children’s time becomes divided between parents and each parent will most likely struggle to make the most of their time...
What is Parental Alienation Syndrome?
When parents go through a divorce or separation it can be a traumatic time for everyone. Although parents love their children, they can get into terrible arguments that affect the kids. Sometimes a parent may feel undermined and in danger of losing their parent-child...
What happens if your ex falsely accuses you of child abuse?
Not every divorce is an amicable one, especially when children are involved. Some parents will do just about anything to keep their child away from their ex, even if that means falsely accusing their ex of child abuse. The following is an overview of what happens if...