Warren & Migliaccio, L.L.P.

Dallas Family, Bankruptcy and Personal Injury Lawyers

Call For A Free Consultation (888) 550-6702
  • Our Team
    • Gary Warren
    • Christopher Migliaccio
    • Jonathan Frederick
    • Dan Varkey
    • Traci Diamond
    • Christopher R. Konneker
    • Sabah Hafiz
    • David Lane
    • Morgan Gill
    • Client Testimonials
  • Camp Lejuene Victim Support
    • How we can help
    • Top 5 Questions and Answers About the Camp Lejeune Lawsuits
    • Symptoms of Water Contamination
  • Bankruptcy
    • Debt Resolution
    • Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
    • Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
    • Benefits of Bankruptcy
      • Stop Creditor Harrassment
      • Keep Your Property
      • Stop Foreclosure
      • Eliminate Credit Card Debt
      • Repair Your Credit Score
    • Bankruptcy Myths Debunked
    • Creditor Harassment
    • Tax Debt
    • Wage Garnishment
    • Bankruptcy Video Center
    • Why Meet with Chris?
    • FREE Bankruptcy E-Book
  • Debt Lawsuit Defense
    • Being Sued by Debt Collector? What you need to Know.
    • What to do when you are being sued by Credit Card Company
    • Is it possible to be Judgment Proof?
  • Family Law
    • Divorce Timeline and Roadmap
    • Child Custody
      • Types of Child Custody Orders in Texas
      • Child Support Modifications & Enforcements
      • Child Support: The Details You Should Know
    • Contested Divorce
    • Spousal Maintenance and Support
    • FREE Divorce E-Book
    • Military Divorce
  • Estate Planning
    • Last Wills and Testaments
    • 9 Reasons You Need a Revocable Living Trust in Texas
    • Making and Funding a Living Trust in Texas
    • Is It Time to Update Your Estate Plan?
    • Dying without a Will
    • Estate Planning Packet
  • Next Steps
    • Next Step
      • Make a Payment
      • Richardson Office
      • Dallas Office
    • FAQs
    • Articles
    • Blog
    • Get Tax Transcripts or Tax Returns
    • Get Your Free Credit Report
    • How to create a Skype Account for Virtual Video Meetings

Proving Parental Alienation in Child Custody Cases

Post by Christopher Migliaccio Leave a Comment

Many parents wrestle with how to prove parental alienation. Though they may recognize some of the telltale signs of alienation, proving that it’s actually happening to the courts is another story.

In child custody cases, parental alienation can influence the final custodial verdict significantly. Unfortunately, some courts may not immediately recognize it, but if the court is convinced of a parent’s attempts to alienate the child from the other parent, it may ultimately look negatively upon the alienating parent.

Ways to Prove Parental Alienation in Court 

There are several tactics an attorney may use to prove that parental alienation is occurring. Some of these include: 

  • Determining the child’s reasons for not wanting contact or communication with you. If these reasons aren’t justified, it may stand to reason that an attempt to alienate the parent is occurring.
  • Using testimony of the parents themselves and anyone who may have witnessed alienating behavior.
  • Conducting and showing interviews with the child, addressing the child’s feelings and attitudes toward each parent.
  • Utilizing the testimony of medical health experts or psychologists. According to a 2010 study by the American Journal of Family Therapy, parental alienation is a mental condition. Experts in this field may be able to analyze the situation, recognize signs and testify whether parental alienation is present.

You can help your attorney prove alienation by keeping a log of your child’s behavior. Anytime the child acts or speaks in a way that indicates alienation, write it down. Additionally, keep track of your former spouse’s behavior, too; if he or she refuses to let you speak with, see or otherwise communicate with your child, record the incident.

Enlisting an Attorney for Help 

If your ex uses parental alienation to damage your relationship with your child or to attempt to influence the outcome of a child custody case, legal help may be necessary. Call (888) 584-9614 to speak to a child custody attorney at Warren & Migliaccio in Richardson to discuss how you might prove parental alienation in child custody cases.

Categories: Child Custody, Divorce Tagged: Child Custody, Divorce

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Get Help Now!

Schedule a Free Consultation

If you need to speak with an attorney at Warren & Migliaccio, L.L.P.  submit our contact form or call either our Richardson or Dallas location to schedule a free consultation. We’re happy to meet at your convenience. Contact our firm today for legal counsel from experienced attorneys.

Practice Areas

  • Bankruptcy Attorney and Chapter 7 & 13 Lawyer Dallas, TX
  • Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorney
  • Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Lawyer
  • Child Custody Attorneys
  • Child Support
  • Dallas Divorce Attorney
  • Family Law
  • Spousal Support
  • Personal Injury

Recent Posts

  • What You Should Know if Facing a TD Bank Debt Collection Lawsuit in Texas
  • What to Expect if Being Sued by Citibank for Credit Card Debt in Texas
  • Estate Planning For “Just In Case” Scenarios
  • What to Do When Being Sued by American Express in Texas
  • What to Do if Sued by Capital One for Credit Card Debt

Locations

Richardson/Plano Office
3600 Shire Blvd #205
Richardson, Texas 75082
(972) 684-5051

Dallas Office
10440 N Central Expy #800
Dallas Texas 75231
(214) 974-3965

Follow Us

facebook logo twitter logo youtube logo


More Resources
Blog
Articles
PaymentPortal

Pick a Topic and Empower Yourself

  • Bankruptcy
  • Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
  • Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Personal Injury
  • Divorce
  • Divorce & Your Children
  • Family Law
  • Stop Foreclosure
  • Spousal Support
  • Auto Accidents
HomeDisclaimerPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseContact UsSite Map
© 2023 Warren & Migliaccio, L.L.P. All Rights Reserved