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Is Parental Alienation a Crime?

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Written by Russell Alexander ria@russellalexander.com / (905) 655-6335

There are no federal or provincial laws regulating parental alienation in Canada. That being said, some courts recognize parental alienation as a serious issue with potential long-term effects and serious harm for the child. If a court believes that a party is alienating a child from their parent without due cause, they can take measures to place the child in the alienated parent’s care. A parent who is actively alienating a child may lose custody and or access.

If you believe that the other party is alienating your child from you it is important to see a lawyer immediately to get advice crafted to your particular situation.

Divorcing parents could lose custody of their children for parental alienation if they try to turn the children against a parent.

Learn more at https://www.russellalexander.com/resources/family-law-faqs/parental-alienation/

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Russell Alexander

Russell Alexander is the Founder & Senior Partner of Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers.