When emotions run high during a divorce or custody case, people sometimes make decisions that feel justified in the moment—but later create serious legal problems. In Massachusetts family law cases, judges pay close attention not only to the facts of the dispute, but...
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Understanding Parental Alienation and How It’s Treated in Massachusetts
What Is Parental Alienation? Parental alienation occurs when one parent intentionally or unintentionally undermines or damages a child’s relationship with the other parent. It often happens during or after a divorce or custody dispute, when emotions are high and...








