{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"It’s All Your Fault: High Conflict People","title":"Family Court Q&A: Parental Alienation, Abuse Claims, and When to Stop Fighting","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1904,"description":"Tackling Listener Questions on High Conflict Personalities in Family Law\nIn this episode of It's All Your Fault, Bill Eddy and Megan Hunter address questions from two listeners about high conflict personalities in family law. They dive into the complexities of parental alienation, domestic violence allegations, and when to stop fighting in court.\nListener Question 1: Understanding Parental Alienation and Estrangement\nThe first listener asks about the confusion surrounding parental alienation. Bill defines key terms: \"refuse and resist,\" parental alienation, and realistic estrangement. He explains the differences between alienation caused by one parent's behavior and estrangement resulting from a parent's own actions, such as domestic violence or child abuse.\nListener Question 2: When to Stop Fighting in Court\nThe second listener, from Australia, asks when to give up the fight with a high conflict ex-partner who continues to violate court orders. Bill and Megan address the issue of \"legal abuse\" and the limitations of the court system in handling these situations effectively.\nQuestions We Answer in This Episode:\nWhat is the difference between parental alienation and realistic estrangement?\nHow common are false allegations of abuse in family court?\nWhen should you stop fighting in court with a high conflict ex-partner?\nKey Takeaways:\nConsider all possibilities in each case without presumptions.\nParental alienation and domestic violence both exist and require careful assessment.\nFighting in court for more than two years may be counterproductive.\nObtain transcripts of court hearings to address false statements or bad decisions.\nThis episode provides valuable insights for anyone navigating high conflict personalities in family law. Bill and Megan offer a balanced perspective, emphasizing the need for an open mind and case-by-case analysis.\n\nLinks & Other Notes\nBOOKSDon’t Alienate the Kids: Raising Resilient Children While Avoiding High-Conflict Divorce\nThe...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/mMyRt1KE9ifhcy6s5OCZZIHSa3HFTTLMyzXMa0kp8z4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMzMTkxLzE2NjA0/MTU5MjAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}