Signs of Parental Alienation

Even when spouses are unable to resolve their differences and wind up getting a divorce, most want their children to have a healthy and loving relationships with each parent. So do the courts, since that is what is considered to be in the best interest of the child. Unfortunately, when a divorce is especially acrimonious or there are factors which create extreme tension, children may become pawns in a game of “getting back” at the other parent.

What Happens to a Parent who Violates a Parenting Plan?

Divorce is tough on children. One way the courts have to help mitigate the difficult transitions that they face when their parents split up is the development of a parenting plan. This plan is designed to protect children from conflicts between their parents by setting up a schedule of the time the child will spend with each parent.