THE FAMILY JUSTICE COUNCIL: GUIDANCE ON RESPONDING TO ALLEGATION OF ALIENATING BEHAVIOUR

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Do you work in the Family Justice System? The Family Justice Council has published a new guidance on responding to allegations of alienating behaviour. In summary, the guidance: - debunks myths that there is a diagnosable ‘syndrome’ of parental alienation and provides a helpful guide of important steps to follow where a child is reluctant, resistant, or refusing to see a parent. - is a reminder that decisions of fact relating both to allegations of alienating behaviour or domestic abuse are a judicial function. - tackles the difficult issue of allegations of alienating behaviour being made alongside allegations of domestic abuse, the impact on survivors and the importance of unpicking the complex interplay between these issues. - centralises the voice of the child, putting children back at the heart of cases concerning them. https://www.judiciary.uk/guidance-and-resources/family-justice-council-has-published-guidance-on-responding-to-a-childs-unexplained-reluctance-resistance-or-refusal-to-spend-time-with-a-parent-and-allegations-of-alienating-behavi/ #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice