The problem with parental alienation in the courts stems from its lack of formal recognition as a "scientifically reliable" theory, a controversy that has contributed to scant case law on the topic.

Parental alienation occurs “when a child’s resistance or hostility towards one parent is not justified and is the result of psychological manipulation by the other parent.” [1] The concept has a murky ...

If you are like many other parents, stumbling upon the term “parental alienation” can be a real lightbulb moment. Maybe one night in a desperate attempt to understand what is going on with your ...

Parental alienation has become the nuclear weapon of custody battles. Accuse your ex of alienating your children, and you might win full custody. Get caught actually alienating, and you could lose ...

The public often assumes that in 2023, after 24 seasons of "Law & Order: SVU," there is a general understanding of domestic violence and that victims of domestic violence are well protected by the ...

Parental alienation is a real problem in disputes over custody in Virginia. This happens when one parent tries to harm or disrupt the relationship of a child with the other parent. Courts consider ...

AUSTIN, Texas (The Texas Tribune) - Abbey O’Brien, 18, went to the Texas Capitol in May to publicly support lawmakers’ attempt to restrict a type of family therapy a court ordered her to participate ...

DENVER — A recent Colorado Supreme Court ruling could make it easier for parents in custody disputes to obtain custody hearings in a quicker fashion – something that was at the core of the case ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...