My Ex Is Turning My Kids Against Me: What Parental Alienation Looks Like in Court

My Ex Is Turning My Kids Against Me: What Parental Alienation Looks Like in Court What happens when your child suddenly starts pulling away from you? Maybe they no longer want to talk on the phone. Maybe they're refusing parenting time. Maybe they're repeating things that sound exactly like the other parent. You know something has changed, but can you prove it? More importantly, will a Michigan judge actually take it seriously? Parental alienation is one of the most difficult issues to address in a custody case because the emotional harm can be significant, yet the evidence is often subtle and develops over time. In this video, Michigan family law attorney Jim Kraayeveld explains what parental alienation looks like through the eyes of the court and how it can impact custody decisions. You'll learn: ✅ What parental alienation is and why it matters in Michigan custody cases ✅ How Factor J of Michigan's Child Custody Act applies to alienating behavior ✅ What judges look for when evaluating claims of parental alienation ✅ Why a single incident usually isn't enough to convince a court ✅ The importance of documenting patterns over time ✅ How journals, parenting time records, blocked communications, and witnesses can help support your case ✅ When expert witnesses may be necessary to prove alienation ✅ Practical steps parents can take to protect their relationship with their children If you found this video helpful, subscribe for more videos covering Michigan custody law, divorce, parenting time, and family court issues. 📞 Kraayeveld Family Law 616-612-1393 🌐 https://www.kraayeveld.com Serving families throughout West Michigan. #ParentalAlienation #MichiganCustody #ChildCustody #MichiganFamilyLaw #CustodyBattle #FactorJ #CoParenting #ParentingTime #FamilyLaw #MichiganDivorce #ChildCustodyLaw #GrandRapidsLawyer #KraayeveldFamilyLaw