We've all seen or heard about bitter custody battles where children get caught in the middle. Many studies have demonstrated that children who have contact with two loving parents during and after ...

I write frequently about the importance of each parent fostering a relationship with their co-parent. Courts have consistently ruled that one of the most important factors in determining which parent ...

The issue of parental alienation has been gaining public awareness for a number of years as more and more cases come before the courts. It is broadly defined as when a child who had a previously ...

This is the third and final blog that provides an overview of a recent book on parental alienation entitled, Surviving parental alienation: A journey of hope and healing. In that book, several stories ...

Professionals working in family law and child protection have welcomed a public consultation on the issue of parental alienation. The term generally describes a situation where one parent wrongfully ...

Legislating to recognise parental alienation - where one parent is alleged to have turned their child or children against the other - would be “premature and ill-advised”, given its potential to ...

A parent who, following the breakdown of a relationship, attempts to turn their child or children against the other parent should be prosecuted, a support group has said. The Parental Alienation ...

It is estimated that over 300,000 people are affected by parental alienation in Ireland, according to Parental Alienation Europe. Parental Alienation Europe was created to provide a positive ...

When a parent loses a child it is universally recognized as a tragedy. Whether by accident or disease, the sympathy, empathy, and tears flow freely. I recall a college friend who was killed by a bus ...

THIS time of year can seem kind of magical. Everyone wrapped up, little eyes shimmering taking in the lights walking up Grafton Street. The magic of Santa in the air. I love this time of year. There ...