New guidance on 'parental alienation' in family court battles

New guidance from the Family Justice Council advises family courts in England and Wales to prioritize allegations of domestic abuse over claims of parental alienation during custody battles. The discredited concept of ‘parental alienation syndrome’ is described as harmful pseudo science, with courts urged to carefully consider the impact of alienating behaviors on a child’s relationship with the other parent. The guidance, welcomed by some lawyers and charities, aims to make it harder to prove alienating behavior and identify cases where allegations are used as a litigation tactic or to silence domestic abuse survivors.

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