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In Texas, when we want a Court to enter an order to address the needs of a child, the lawsuit is called Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (SAPCR). If there is a pending divorce then a separate suit may not be necessary and the SAPCR is automatically included.

In a case involving parental alienation, the court will pay extra attention to what drives a child's negative actions toward a parent. The behavior might be based on experience, or it could be unfounded and imprinted by the alienator. This is where the documented evidence comes into play.

According to the Texas Family Code, a finding of contempt “may be punished by confinement in jail for up to six months.” This punishment is specifically cited for failure to obey a court order for child support or visitation. The more severe or frequent the violation, the more jail time that a person could face.

Under Texas Penal Code § 25.03, a noncustodial parent commits interference with child custody if, with the intent to interfere with the lawful custody of a child younger than 18 years, he or she knowingly entices or persuades the child to leave the custody of the custodial parent, guardian, or person standing in the ...

It's important to remember that parental alienation in Texas is a form of psychological abuse and should be taken seriously. It's always best to keep children out of adult disputes, as they may erroneously believe that they are somehow responsible for the parental conflict or discord.

The key indicators we typically are able to prove and will use to prove parental alienation in Texas family courts, include: Child stops communicating with the parent. Child does not want to spend time with the parent. Child demonstrates increased behavioral issues.

Grounds for termination of parental rights in Texas abandonment of the child. the failure to provide support for the child (financial and/or emotional) the parent is incarcerated. child abuse has been present in the home.

Child Alienation If a parent turns the child against the other parent, the alienating parent may lose custody rights. If you suspect that your spouse is causing child alienation, you may need a non-disparagement clause in your custody order.

Refusal to Co-Parent When one parent's refusal to cooperate substantially negatively impacts the child's health, safety, education, or general welfare, a court may entertain a petition to modify custody based on a material and substantial change in circumstances.