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Eight Facets of Parental Alienation – 8: Generalisation of Animosity The generalisation of animosity involves extending mistreatment and rejection not only towards the alienated parent but also towards their family and friends. This phenomenon reflects the toxic ripple effects of parental alienation,[...]

Eight Facets of Parental Alienation – 7: Borrowed Scenarios “Borrowed scenarios” in the context of parental alienation refer to instances where a child utilises phrases, narratives, or information that are beyond their age-appropriate knowledge or experience, suggesting that they[...]

Eight Facets of Parental Alienation – 6: Absence of Guilt Parental alienation often arises from unresolved conflicts, animosities, or resentments between the parents. The absence of guilt may stem from deep-seated hostility towards the alienated parent, where the alienating parent sees them[...]

Eight Facets of Parental Alienation – 5: Automatic Love The phenomenon of automatic love and support for the alienator highlights the intricate emotional dynamics and complexities inherent in familial relationships affected by this issue. The alienating parent may manipulate the child’s[...]

Eight Facets of Parental Alienation – 4: The Independent Thinker Phenomenon The Independent-thinker phenomenon in the context of parental alienation refers to a situation where the child, despite exhibiting disparaging behaviours towards the alienated parent, adamantly defends that these thoughts[...]

Eight Facets of Parental Alienation – 3: Dichotomy of Parents The dichotomy of parents refers to the stark contrast often drawn between the alienating parent and the targeted parent. This contrast extends beyond mere differences in behaviour or parenting styles, and encompasses broader perceptions[...]

Eight Facets of Parental Alienation – 2: Unfounded Rationalisation Unfounded rationalisation in the context of parental alienation refers to the process by which an alienating parent justifies their behaviour, often to themselves, in order to validate their actions of denigrating the other parent[...]

Eight Facets of Parental Alienation – 1: Campaign of Denigration Campaigns of denigration describe the deliberate and systematic efforts of one parent to undermine the relationship between a child and the other parent. In essence, it involves one parent actively disparaging and belittling the[...]

Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) – This is an organisation which works with children and young people and their families, and then advises the family court on what it considers to be in the best interests of each child. Cafcass worker – Depending on what the family[...]

An order that no step which could be taken by a parent in meeting his or her parental responsibility for a child, and which is of a kind specified in the order, shall be taken by any person without the consent of the court. Parents, guardians or holders of a residence order (“lives with” child[...]

Under Section 3 of the Children Act 1989 this is defined as all rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which by law a parent of a child has in relation to a child and his property. Aspects of parental responsibility include: determining the child’s religion, education, name,[...]

The principle home in which parties to the marriage reside or resided. Matrimonial property comprises all property acquired by either spouse, or both of them, between the date of marriage and the date of separation. An exception to this is a home purchased prior to marriage when it is intended as[...]