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Posted by Chris Peterson | Jul 11, 2013 | 0 Comments

Parental Alienation

parental alienationIntense negative indoctrination, or Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS), occurs when children are exposed to a parent's actions and/or words that are designed to demean the other parent. Parental alienation can be very damaging to children both short and long-term. If you believe your child is suffering adverse effects from parental alienation, speak with a family law attorney in Conroe, Texas about what you legal measures you can take.

A Family Law Attorney Explains Parental Alienation

PAS is not officially recognized as a disorder by the American Psychiatric Association. For this reason, it remains a matter of controversy whether such a disorder actually exists, although Texas family courts have made rulings to protect children from intense negative indoctrination.

Your family law attorney in Conroe, Texas can provide further information about PAS, but in essence it refers to emotional damage suffered by children when one parent engages in a deliberate attempt to cast blame or aspersions on the other. For example, a parent may tell the children that the other parent is to blame for all the marital and family problems, and thereby try to manipulate the children into being afraid of, or angry toward the other parent. A parent who is having difficulty coping with the reality of divorce may use such psychological manipulation to gain the upper hand with children in a custody battle.

How Your Family Law Attorney Can Help Prove PAS

Parental alienation syndrome is a complex matter that is difficult to prove without the assistance of a strong family law attorney in Conroe, Texas. Texas courts don't rely on one sign of PAS in a ruling; rather, they look to see whether a pattern of deliberate, negative behavior exists in which one parent attempts to pit the children against the other.

Your family law attorney in Conroe, Texas will endeavor to show that such a pattern does, indeed exist. They will work with you to develop a case that provides specific facts and examples to show that the other spouse is actively engaged in alienating the children from you. Your attorney may use the testimony of a mental health specialist. One possible outcome is that you can obtain a modification to the child custody order.

Call a Family Law Attorney in Conroe, Texas for Legal Assistance

If you believe your children are the victims of parental alienation, or have another family matter for which you need assistance, an experienced and dedicated family law attorney in Conroe, Texas at Peterson Law Group can help. Call 936-337-4681 today.

About the Author

Chris Peterson

Chris Peterson is the owner of Peterson Law Group. He practices primarily in the areas of wills, trusts and estate planning; probate and trust administration; elder law; and business law. Chris is also the owner of Brazos 1031 Exchange Company.

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