Parental Alienation Syndrome
When a divorcing couple is experiencing a lot of tension, it can sometimes overflow into their relationships with their children. Parental alienation syndrome (PAS) is a term used to describe when one parent somehow manipulates his or her child to think less of that child’s other parent, and is commonly seen in contentious divorces.
Child custody hearings will involve a detailed look into the parents’ relationship, their financial and emotional stability, as well as their relationship with their children. If parental alienation syndrome is a concern during or following your divorce, it is important to speak with a family law professional. Contact the Houston child custody attorneys of Garg & Associates, P.C., today at 800-242-2151 for more information.
Detecting Parental Alienation Syndrome
Some people consider PAS to be a form of verbal abuse, as one parent can destroy the reputation of the other parent with no cause. If PAS is involved in a family, it may greatly affect the outcome of a child custody hearing. The following are manipulation techniques that parents may employ to turn a child against his or her other parent:
- Telling lies about the other parent
- Acting angry if the child chooses to spend time with the other parent
- Failing to attend important events or meetings due to the presence of the other parent
- Blaming the other parent for the child’s problems
- Insulting the other parent while the child is in the room
- Keeping the child away from the other parent
If a child custody case is taken to court, a medical professional may be called as an expert witness to testify to the existence of the syndrome.
Contact Us
If you are worried that your spouse or former spouse is trying to turn your children against you, contact the Houston child custody attorneys of Garg & Associates, P.C., at 800-242-2151 to learn more about your options.
