Parental alienation in the context of family law refers to a situation where one parent (or sometimes another caregiver) engages in behaviours that undermine the child's relationship with the other parent. These behaviours can range from subtle to overt and may include: Negative speaking: One parent consistently speaks negatively about the other parent in front of the child, portraying them as bad, unloving, or dangerous. Limiting contact: Deliberately limiting or preventing the child from seeing or communicating with the other...
The Impact of Criminal Law in Family Law Jurisdiction Criminal Law in family law: Pursuant to section 61DA of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), the presumption of equal shared parental responsibility exists within family law proceedings. However, this presumption does not apply in circumstances where parents have engaged in family violence due to the effect of section 61DA(2)(B). Effect of Family Violence Orders on Parenting Orders The Family Court may enforce a Family Violence Order against a parent of...