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Parental alienation is when a child strongly aligns with one parent (the alienating parent) and rejects the other parent (the target parent) for unwarranted reasons. In practice, the alienating parent ...

Prevention of the disintegration of families is such an important goal that judges, traditionally cautious, practical, and careful, can be enlisted to actively try to reverse the effects of a family's ...

“Have kids,” they said. “It’ll be great.” While this may be true most of the time, there’s more to parenting than what meets the eye. Being a mom has been one of the best things to ever happen to ...

Parental alienation is a situation where one parent systematically turns a child against the other parent. This can have devastating consequences for the child's emotional well-being, relationships, ...

More people are setting boundaries and going no-contact with their families to prioritize their mental health and create space for a healthier, more fulfilling life. While many of us experience ...

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 ...

When Laura Wellington's daughter chose estrangement in June 2024, Wellington used social media as an outlet for her grief and began sharing her story on TikTok, where she’s known as “Doormat Mom.” She ...

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Alan Feigenbaum and Deepti Shenoy present a Q&A with retired matrimonial Judge Richard Dollinger where they examine parental alienation in custody disputes and highlight the challenges courts face in ...