Parental Alienation

Parental alienation occurs when one parent tries to physically or emotionally alienate their child from his or her other parent.  Parental alienation is a form of psychological manipulation and abuse that should not be tolerated. If you feel the parent or grandparents of your child are trying to physically, psychologically, or emotionally distance your child from you, it’s important to speak with an experienced and aggressive family law attorney as soon as possible. At Wisselman, Harounian & Associates P.C., we have handled many cases of this nature, and can help you bring this inappropriate behavior to the attention of a judge. 

Any time a parent encourages a child to behave badly toward the other parent, or manipulates the child into thinking of the other parent in a negative manner, it is considered parental alienation. Parental alienation not only hurts the parent, but it is also damaging to an innocent child. When parental alienation continues to go on, it can damage or even destroy the important relationship between a parent and his or her child.

It is usually clear when a child has become the victim of parental alienation. The following is a list of some common characteristics a child may exhibit: 

• The child does not want to visit or spend time with the parent
• The child is exhibiting unusual behavior towards the parent
• The child no longer expresses feelings of love or affection to the parent
• The child appears emotionally withdrawn or distant
• The child suddenly seems aligned against the parent
• The child verbally assaults or “badmouths” the parent

Contact our Long Island Child Custody Lawyers

If you are the victim of parental alienation, please do not hesitate to contact one of our compassionate child custody lawyers. We understand that this is an incredibly difficult time for you, as you may feel devastated, defeated, and angry. No parent deserves to be alienated from his or her child, much less at the hands of a bitter ex-spouse or former girlfriend or boyfriend. At Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, we are committed to helping you reclaim your role as a parent so you can rebuild the precious relationship you have with your children. We have extensive experience in New York family law, and have the resources and skill to challenge your current custody agreement in court. We can evaluate your situation and bring your case before a judge who will most likely side in your favor and grant a new custody order.

If you feel you and your child have become victims of parental alienation, please contact Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C. to speak with one of our Long Island child custody attorneys at (516) 773-8300.

Contact Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C.

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