Some parents are thus driven to “win” their custody case, oftentimes at the expense of their child’s wellbeing. This is one reason why parental alienation has become so common.
In cases involving parental alienation, one parent manipulates the child to drive a wedge between the child and the other parent. In turn, the relationship between the child and their other parent is damaged. Often, this results in the alienating parent securing more time with the child, while the other parent is largely shut out of their child’s life.
Can parental alienation be stopped?
Absolutely. And if you’re being distanced from your child through alienation, then you need to act sooner rather than later to protect your kid. Here are some tips for bringing alienating behavior to a halt:
- Seek a psychological examination for your child and the other parent, which may highlight the manipulation that’s been used.
- Request a child custody evaluation, which will give the court an unbiased third-party perspective on your family’s dynamics and give insight to any alienating behavior that may be occurring.
- Retain all communications you’ve had with the other parent to demonstrate how they’ve responded to you when you’ve voiced concerns or attempted to contact your child.
- Keep a written record of how your child treats you, being sure to capture the context surrounding their statements and their behavior.
- Seek guidance from an expert who is skilled in handling cases of parental alienation.
Parental alienation can be severe, even to the point of being considered child abuse. With your child’s future, safety and well-being on the line, you have to work hard to stop alienating behavior. To learn more about how to do that, please continue to read up on this issue and the legal avenues that may be available to you.
