Parental alienation occurs when one parent badmouths and slanders the other parent in front of the children in hopes of getting a leg up in a child custody battle. When children are a little bit older, the court may evaluate their preference when it comes to child custody. As a result, some parents find it necessary to degrade their ex-spouse in hopes of convincing the child that they are the ideal parent to care for them after divorce.

Parental alienation is illegal and the court is very sensitive to this behavior. If possible, the courts will always choose to put a child with a parent who is encouraging of a relationship between the child and the ex-spouse. This is because courts want children to grow up in the closest thing to a family unit. As long as a parent is not considered dangerous, the courts will naturally encourage the child to have a relationship with both adults.

While joint custody is not always the wisest idea, sometimes courts will arrange a primary custody case that provides the non-custodial parent with regular visitation time. Even after child custody rulings have been settled, some parents may still engage in parental alienation. If you suspect that your ex-spouse has been saying derogatory and hurtful things about you, then you need to contact an attorney at the firm today.

With the right lawyer on your side, you will be capable of working towards a satisfactory resolution. The court may get involved or may even alter custody or visitation arrangements if they are concerned that parental alienation is affected the psyche of your children. Don't hesitate to contact an attorney at the firm right away to learn more. Our team of attorneys is committed to hardworking and professional assistance in your case!