Family law cases can be emotionally charged and complex – especially when children are involved. One concerning issue that arises in some family law disputes is parental alienation, where one parent attempts to damage the child’s relationship with the other parent. 

To achieve this, the alienating parent may employ a manipulative tactic known as “love bombing.”

In this blog post, we’ll dive into what love bombing is, how it relates to parental alienation, and how the alienating parent can use it to isolate children and make them more susceptible to manipulation.

In a world where social media has become the new norm for family connections, the idea of traditional family reunions may seem like a thing of the past. But did you know that nearly half of children under 13 years old are using social media?

If you share custody, your child’s summer break can bring a unique set of challenges to co-parenting: With custody arrangements and the freedom of summer activities, sticking to a summer schedule can get complicated. 

Father’s Day is a special occasion that allows us to honor and appreciate the vital role fathers play in their children’s lives. But for those experiencing parental alienation, this day can evoke a range of emotions as it sheds light on the challenges they face in maintaining a meaningful relationship with their children. In this blog post, we’ll explore practical tips and ideas for fathers navigating Father’s Day amidst parental alienation, to rekindle the bond and create memorable experiences.

If you or your children are experiencing parental alienation, know that you’re not alone. Millions of parents have also experienced it — but it’s still an isolating, emotionally challenging, and devastating situation. 

In a perfect world, separated parents would put their children first and their feelings of animosity second. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen: If a person doesn’t have the proper coping techniques, it can be hard to identify and control these negative feelings towards their ex-spouse.

If you’ve ever heard of parental alienation, chances are you’ve also heard of parental alienation syndrome.

You may have heard inklings of this news over the past few years and wondered if it’s true. Are divorce rates in the United States really decreasing?

When you hear the term “child abuse,” you probably think of physical harm. But as you might know, abuse comes in different forms — in fact, abuse can be emotional, mental, and physical.

If your ex-spouse tends to speak badly about you, attempts to limit contact, or undermines your authority or importance in your child’s life, then you might be a victim of parental alienation.