Xenia, OH asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Ohio

Q: Are there any cases that cite about Parent alienation Syndrome or Malicious Parent Syndrome?

I have a loved one that was wrongfully convicted and his ex has his children not wanting to talk with him and I as a best friend no law experience but trying to get this overturned and him reunited with his children.

1 Lawyer Answer

A: Parent alienation Syndrome and Malicious Parent Syndrome are not recognized by the American Psychiatric Association as actual "Syndrome". A Divorce or Custody case in Ohio based solely on the issues of alienation and malicious parent fails to take into the consideration the best interest of the children. The best interest of the children is court's sole focus. Parties should focus on the best interest factors which can include evidence of alienation or malicous parent.

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