Episode 101 - Parental Alienation

Guests: LORNE MACLEAN,
RHONDA PISANELLO

In recent years a new buzz word has evolved in the family law world: "parental alienation". This is a term which refers to the very concerning practice among many separated parents of doing everything within their power to turn their children against the other parent.

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Rodney Gordon said on Dec 5 2011 at 7:46 PM

1. Original Court that dealt with our case should no longer come into affect as both of us have moved out of Milton. I want to change the court location for many reasons. The most important reason being that she said "this is my court, these are my rules, and this is what you will pay regarless of your income".
2. Presently I have no job and I have no financing to hire a Lawyer. Legal Aid is no longer available to me. What other options do I have?
3. The court awarded her to receive $700.00 a month from me for child support. I have not paid her for the last 3 months. They have taken (F.R.O.) my license and they are threating to put me in jail. What kind of justice is this. All I want to do is see my son and support him.
Do you have any suggestions that might help me based on the situation that I am in?

Earl Belcourt said on Dec 28 2011 at 3:43 AM

Ordered episodes 1 -5 and will let you know how it suites us.

sharon said on Jan 21 2012 at 5:00 AM

this is not that uncommon. because im going through it. thank you for broadcasting this episode.

sharon said on Jan 21 2012 at 5:00 AM

this is not that uncommon. because im going through it. thank you for broadcasting this episode.

Dean Hajas said on Mar 28 2012 at 3:51 PM

To Rodney Gordon. I'm not a lawyer, however I have survived over 100 hearings in family court. I have custody of my son and offer this advice. ( not legal advice, just a suggestion)

If you are on E.I. or O.W., CPP, ODSP.....you could get a pro-rated offer to your ex-spouse and son.
I would also make a motion to alter or change the order. It's not that you don't want to pay for Court ordered support, your having a difficult time doing so. When F.R.O. steps in and cuts off your ability to drive, it's a recipe for disaster. How can you manage even looking for work now, without this important piece of I.D. That said.....I'm not aware of your living conditions, do you own property? Living as a border, or paying rent to apartment? If you show your still willing by taking perhaps a smaller place, and saving in anyway you can, to make contribution would still be better, than non. Don't allow time to mount without making an effort of contribution, this will only go against you in the long run.

Best of luck.

M.D. H

Chris said on Apr 24 2012 at 2:01 AM

Thank you for broadcasting this episode. I am currently having difficulties proving parental alientation. Lorne's solution of have the child spend time with both parents thus minimizing the risk and harmful impact by either sure makes sense. It appears in this case the OCL does not want to harm the child by "forcing" the child back to the non-custodial even though though it has been noted that the custodial parents attitudes are being taken on by the child. I have a lawyer that does not believe that a judge would ever go against the recommendations of an OCL. Any comments/feedback are appreciated.

Janice said on Apr 24 2012 at 3:33 AM

Dear Rodney:

My heart breaks for you--I've been there.

Listen to Dean, do whatever you can to contribute something to child support and to cut expenses in order to make this happen.

There are many helpful social agencies like the Salvation Army foodbank for example. Get in touch with them. They have been really helpful to me.

Best wishes my friend and do whatever you can to continue a relationship with your child.

BTW, I agree that there is great injustice happening with the family court system in Milton.

I just discovered the website for parental alienation awareness--paawareness.org. Call 416-840-5654 for support.

Build your social support network with your faith community and look after your physical and mental health.

God bless you and your son. JMc

Natalie Proulx said on Apr 26 2012 at 11:58 AM

I saw this show on tv last night. I have sent the link to my 18 year old son. He lilives with his Dad and he does not want to speck to me since the separation. Hope it will help.

Episode 101 - Parental Alienation

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Rodney Gordon said on Dec 5 2011 at 7:46 PM

Earl Belcourt said on Dec 28 2011 at 3:43 AM

sharon said on Jan 21 2012 at 5:00 AM

sharon said on Jan 21 2012 at 5:00 AM

Dean Hajas said on Mar 28 2012 at 3:51 PM

Chris said on Apr 24 2012 at 2:01 AM

Janice said on Apr 24 2012 at 3:33 AM

Natalie Proulx said on Apr 26 2012 at 11:58 AM

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