{"id":3441,"date":"2014-02-25T14:19:50","date_gmt":"2014-02-25T20:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bgs.com\/?p=3441"},"modified":"2014-02-25T14:19:50","modified_gmt":"2014-02-25T20:19:50","slug":"what-is-parental-alienation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bgs.com\/blog\/2014\/02\/25\/what-is-parental-alienation\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Parental Alienation?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Parental alienation is a psychological term, not a legal term. It covers instances where one parent engages in a focused campaign of psychological manipulation to actively turn a child against the other parent.
\nThe motivations behind this are many. Sometimes it is used as a weapon during a custody dispute. Sometimes this action arises as a result of a parent\u2019s anger. Cases can range from mild to severe.<\/p>\n

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Alienation is distinguished from estrangement. In cases of Parental Alienation Syndrome the alienating parent might say things like, \u201cMom or Dad left because they doesn\u2019t love us\/love you.\u201d The alienating parent may also disclose details of the divorce case to the child, in the hopes of making the child angry with the other parent.
\nParental alienation can have severe psychological consequences for children when in fact, the child should be encouraged to have a relationship with both parents.
\nEstrangement is different. Estrangement is a result of the parent\u2019s own actions. Usually the estranged parent does not make contact with the child a priority. Sometimes an estranged parent will accuse the other parent of alienation when the child expresses anger, even though the anger is a reasonable result of the estranged parent\u2019s decisions to avoid taking advantage of parenting time or to avoid contact.
\nLegally, invoking parental alienation syndrome can have mixed results. In some cases it can actually hurt a parent\u2019s bid to obtain custody of the child because it\u2019s a difficult claim to prove. It\u2019s easier to prove denial of parenting time.<\/p>\n

If you think parental alienation is at play it\u2019s best to document everything you can.<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n

Document your attempts to have contact with your child. Bring this information to your Minnesota divorce lawyer<\/a>. It could help you obtain child custody<\/a>, or a modification of custody orders. The court may also order therapy for your child.
\nIf you are seeking custody of your children or a modification of your parenting time orders, contact BGS<\/a>. We\u2019ve been family law<\/a> attorneys serving the Minneapolis metro area for 75 years, and we\u2019ll be happy to discuss the specifics of your case with you. Together, we can craft a strategy that protects your relationship with your child.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Parental alienation is a psychological term, not a legal term. It covers instances where one parent engages in a focused campaign of psychological manipulation to actively turn a child against the other parent. The motivations behind this are many. Sometimes it is used as a weapon during a custody dispute. Sometimes this action arises as a result of a parent\u2019s anger. Cases can range from mild to severe. Alienation is distinguished from estrangement. In cases of Parental Alienation Syndrome the alienating parent might say things like, \u201cMom or Dad left because they doesn\u2019t love us\/love you.\u201d The alienating parent may also disclose details of the divorce case to the child, in the hopes of making the child angry with the other parent. Parental alienation can have severe psychological consequences for children when in fact, the child should be encouraged to have a relationship with both parents. Estrangement is different. Estrangement is a result of the parent\u2019s own actions. Usually the estranged parent does not make contact with the child a priority. Sometimes an estranged parent will accuse the other parent of alienation when the child expresses anger, even though the anger is a reasonable result of the estranged parent\u2019s decisions to avoid taking advantage of parenting time or to avoid contact. 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