Parental Alienation Attorney in New York
Experienced New York Family Law Lawyers
Divorce can be a highly emotionally-charged time, especially when couples cannot
come to amicable agreements on the terms of their separation. When children
are involved, a contentious divorce can be even more difficult. When a
divorce involves deep-rooted feelings of anger or resentment from one
parent to another, parental alienation may result.
Parental alienation is any behavior by one parent that creates a distance
between the child and their other parent. This can be done consciously
or unconsciously, but the results can be equally damaging either way.
Parental alienation ultimately forces a child to choose one parent over
another, destroying the possibility of a healthy and loving relationship
with both of their parents. Not only is this extremely upsetting to the
parent whose child has turned against them, but studies have shown that
children can also suffer severe psychological damage that can extend long
into adulthood.
Signs of Parental Alienation
An alienating parent may attempt to distance their child from the target
parent by convincing the child that their other parent is a bad or dangerous
person. The target parent, while suffering the heartbreaking loss of a
relationship with their child, may not be able to defend themselves against
these accusations with facts.
Signs of parental alienation include:
- The alienating parent interferes with visitation time or phone calls
- The alienating parent gives the child a choice about visitation when the
court order gives them no such choice
- The alienating parent openly blames the other parent for breaking up the
family, financial problems, etc.
- The alienating parent asks the child to choose one parent over another
- The alienating parent uses the child to gather information about the other parent
- The children become angry with or refuse to speak to or see the target
parent without being able to clearly explain why
Consult with a New York Child Custody Attorney Today
Early recognition of these warning signs is extremely important so that
you can intervene and protect your relationship with your child. If you
suspect that your ex-spouse is alienating your child, you may wish to
speak with an experienced New York family law attorney about your rights.
At Eiges & Orgel, PLLC, we have handled more than 3,000 cases, including
those involving complex issues like parental alienation. Our focus is
on protecting the best interests of our clients and their children, and
strive to find solutions that work best for everyone. To learn more about
how we can assist you, please
contact us to set up a
free consultation.