Understanding Parental Alienation

Our lives are constantly full of change. From the time we are born we grow, we make decisions, and we experience. Something changes in our lives each and every day. However, today one thing that is changing in the lives of many is that of their marriage status. Statistics state that 1 in 3 married relationships today will be divorced at one point or another. Couples today are becoming divorced for one, or multiple reasons that usually make each divorce case unique. Yet, one aspect that is present and unites many divorce cases is that of child custody.

The Facts of Parental Alienation

When child custody is decided upon one parent will be the custodial parent, while the other will get visitation rights, or joint custody in order to hopefully have a relationship with their child. However, this does not either always happen, or have positive outcomes for children and their parents. Parental alienation is common in many children who have divorced parents. The syndrome begins to develop when the child has strong feelings, dislike or even hate to a particular parent that has resulted due to the lack or failure of communication, or visitation of one another.

What You Can Expect From Parental Alienation

Most of the time, this syndrome can start up abruptly due to negative comments, or behavior that they see and hear from one parent to the other. Unfortunately, during a divorce individuals are usually focused on other aspects of a divorce such as their assets, and the financial costs of it rather than the emotional toll it is taking on their children. When parental alienation occurs children can easily be expected to show signs that include, but are not limited to:

• Ignoring their parents
• Making negative comments
• Depression
• Disillusionment
• Resentment towards one, or both parents
• Emotional breakdowns

Make sure when you are going through a divorce to take the time to sit down and look at all the matters at hand including your children, and what is best for them at the end of the day. When you are having trouble with child custody during, or after your divorce you need an experienced attorney in order to get you the results you want, and need.

When dealing with your divorce you need someone you can count on, a lawyer and a friend. Call McDowell today at 316-269-0746 to get you closer to the peace of mind you need, and deserve. When relying on McDowell Chartered you can count on determination, and commitment with you and your case.