How to Prove Parental Alienation in Court?

1. How to Prove Parental Alienation in Court? A forensic psychiatrist helps those affected by parental alienation by analysing the collaterals, which are mandatory and crucial to prove parental alienation in court. Here are a few crucial collaterals that you need to collect to prove parental alienation in court. ● Document behavioral changes in your child- Document and create a reliable, written record of any sudden changes in your child's actions. If your child begins to show behaviours that are exceptionally abusive and/or out of control, they might be influenced by the alienator parent, and you need to keep your documents to show this to the courts. ● Track communication patterns- Maintain records of any emails, text messages, phone logs, or recorded conversations showing that the alienator parent has blocked or refused you from communicating with your child, and that you attempted to communicate with your child. This demonstrates evidence that the alienating parent is attempting to cut off communication and prevent you from seeing and being involved in your child's life (referred to as evidence of withholding). ● Keep a record of negative Comments-

2. Record any statements made by the alienating parent to the child that slander you; derogatory comments, false allegations, or efforts to convince your child that you are not a good parent. ● Present clear evidence of withholding- You should be able to provide evidence of your child being withheld from you by the other parent, missed visitation, last-minute cancellations, or refusal to communicate with you regarding your child's schedule, medical appointments, etc., and/or milestones in the child's life. ● Collect third-party statements- Ask for a statement from a family friend, teacher, or coach who will testify and provide witnesses to your child's behaviour and statements about your child. The testimony of these third parties will help inform the court's determination of both you and the alienating parent. ● Take help from an expert witness- In legal cases, the court only believes in evidence and looks for expert input. Therefore, look for services that offer professional forensic evaluations performed by Board Certified psychiatrists who can be summoned as expert witnesses to prove the claim of parental alienation.