I respond to this article on www. singlemum.com.au and on Linkedin in the context of parental alienation as a form of emotional and psychological child abuse and family violence. False allegations of abuse and parental alienation leave our children at risk and degrade the integrity of people and children who make appropriate claims. I regret … [Read more...]
“Parental Alienation Becomes a Successful Tactic”, Parental Alienation and False Allegations Discussed in The Australian Senate
In March 2014, former Democratic Labour Party (DLP) Senator John Madigan addressed the Senate on the use of intervention and family violence orders based upon false allegations to deny a parent contact with a child, and the 2012 changes to the Family Law Act (FLA) that facilitate this. He contends that the 2012 changes to the Family Law Act … [Read more...]
Is there an Epidemic of False Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse and Family Violence?
It seems to have become almost de rigueur for many of my clients both men and women who claim to be victims of parental alienation to have had some allegation made against them of a sexual or violent nature. A common experience reported by victims of parental alienation (Alienated Parents) is that they are often barred from the former family … [Read more...]
Parental Alienation in the Australian Media!
Child Magazine’s feature article is on Parental Alienation so get your copy of Child Magazine in your capital city or in your state now! Click here to download the article (pdf) Awareness of Parental Alienation is growing in Australia. Parental Alienation is now appearing in the mainstream media and entering … [Read more...]
Parental Alienation and Extreme Alignment Are NOT THE SAME THING!
Extreme alignment is not parental alienation! Time and time again I see these terms confused with each other in family reports and in discussions with my clients. #FamilyLaw professionals, #consultants and #practitioners can be reluctant to assess Parental Alienation and would rather address the issue through a more benign lens of #alignment. … [Read more...]