Parental Alienation Lawyers
Often, one of the most damaging effects of a difficult, highly contested divorce, is parental alienation. Parental alienation occurs when one parent purposefully encourages a child to disengage with the other parent and/or denigrate the other parent. Typical methods include: badmouthing the parent, denying visitation rights through geographical relocation or other means, using the psychological threat of detachment, and withdrawing affection and other tactics.
The issue is extremely complex and difficult to assess -- especially initially. For pre-school age or younger children, the harmful effects of parental alienation may not be apparent for several years. New research studies showing the negative psychological effects of parental alienation syndrome or PAS are receiving much greater attention as the divorce rate in the United States continues to exceed the 50% mark, and more and more families are affected.
The issue affects not only the parents in a divorce, but grandparents and other "extended family" members as well. Too often, the precious bonds that a child has developed with his or her grandparents, aunts, uncles, stepbrothers and stepsisters are battered or broken due to the selfish ugliness a parent exhibits to get back at the other spouse.
In a parental alienation situation when one parent uses tactics of hostility with a child, the dynamics of custody change. A new custody evaluation may be in the best future interests of the child. Enlisting the legal advice of an expert can help a parent with an alienated child evaluate their options and pursue the proper course of action. Mr. Jamieson skillfully handles matters of extreme sensitivity with care and professionalism. His access to the latest research and extensive network of experts in the fields of child developmental psychology, the sociology of relationships, and relevant legal principles helps him protect and defend a client's rights to pursue a healthy relationship with their children. In addition to representing clients, Attorney Jamieson also acts as a legal consultant or cross-examiner in matters of parental alienation.
Responsible parents have the right to have a positive, loving relationship with their children. And, children deserve to grow up in a psychologically healthy relationship with their parents. Indeed, as research suggests, emotional dysfunction for the child can follow him or her far into their future relationships with others.)
Contact a Lawyer about Parental Alienation
If parental alienation has affected you, please contact us online or call 561/478-0312. Charles D. Jamieson would be happy to evaluate your situation.
Examination and cross-examination of medical and mental health professionals in the context of child sexual, physical and emotional abuse, and child neglect cases. Examination and cross-examination of child witnesses.
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