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Parental Alienation

Attorney Steven Eichenblatt beside his memoir Pretend They Are Dead, on surviving childhood parental alienation and reconnecting.

“Just Pretend They Are Dead”: What It’s Like to Be the Alienated Child – An Attorney’s Story

He was the alienated child before he became the attorney who represents them. Steven Eichenblatt on the effects that outlast the court fight, and what he wants targeted parents to understand....
A retro 1950s sci-fi movie-poster illustration reading 'Parental Alienation! When your ex turns the kids against you,' showing children pulled into a flying-saucer beam as their mother reaches out below.

My Ex Is Turning My Kids Against Me: How to Recognize What’s Happening and What You Can Do About It

If you’re reading this right now, there’s a good chance you’re scared out of your mind. Your kid—the one who used to climb all over you for hugs,who couldn’t wait to tell you about their day—something’s changed. Maybe it’s been gradual, or maybe it feels like somebody flipped a switch...

A distressed parent clutching their head in anguish, illustrating that parental alienation is not a syndrome yet the child's rejection causes very real pain.

Why “Parental Alienation” is Not A Syndrome But Your Child’s Rejection is Real

According to the American Psychological Association, parental alienation is “a child’s experience of being manipulated by one parent to turn against the other (targeted) parent and resist contact with him or her.” It is one of the most predictable and threatening concepts coming into the conversation during high-conflict divorce and/or...

A glowing neon question mark in a dark room, illustrating the uncertainty when a child insists 'I only want to be with Mommy/Daddy' and how custody evaluators may weigh it.

“I Only Want To Be With Mommy/Daddy”: How Custody Evaluators May Look More Deeply Into Parental Alienation Claims

There is significant debate about how much a child’s voice and opinions should be taken into account during a high-conflict custody battle. Claims of parental alienation (one person’s attempt to turn the child against the other) are very common during high-conflict cases. One of the most terrifying experiences for many...

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Been There Got Out: When Your Ex Turns the Kids Against You

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