28/09/2026
Parental alienation can develop through a pattern of conduct over time:
* Denying a child time with the other parent.
* Removing that parent from school, medical and dental contacts.
* Repeated excuses for missed changeovers or claims that the child is sick on contact days.
* Remaining at changeovers in a way that distresses the child.
* Interfering with FaceTime and telephone calls.
* Denigrating the other parent in the child’s hearing or encouraging the child to do so.
These are examples, not a checklist. Each incident may seem small on its own. Over time, the pattern can damage a child’s relationship with a parent. The child carries the cost.
