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Parental Alienation – understanding the controversy
In family law, few terms generate as much controversy as “parental alienation.” Originally intended to describe a dynamic in which one parent influences a child to reject the other parent, the phrase has since taken on a life of its own—expanding beyond its clinical roots into legal arguments, custody disputes, and public discourse. Despite its […]
Can children of a certain age make their own decisions?
The Short Answer is – Yes! Children are able to make their own decisions regarding parenting as they become older. The typical age when this begins is between twelve (12) and thirteen (13) years old. However, age is merely a proxy for a child’s stage of development or level of maturity. Children may be permitted […]
Are there penalties for “parental alienation”?
Marginalizing a parent from a child’s life is a dangerous game that destroys separating families and has potentially lasting consequences on the physical and mental health of children. For good reason, it also carries with it very serious consequences if challenged in court. One of the most extreme remedies a court has available to it, […]