Today, Explained The kids defying family court
Mar 14, 2023
Hannah Dreyfus, an Abrams reporting fellow for ProPublica, dives into the gripping story of siblings Ty and Bryn Lee, who are resisting a court order to reunite with their father, whom they allege abused them. She unpacks the concept of parental alienation and its controversial role in family court decisions. The podcast discusses the unsettling dynamics of custody battles, the struggles of bringing children's voices into court, and the troubling emphasis on reunification therapy, all while raising crucial questions about child welfare.
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Parental Alienation Introduced
- Parental alienation is the concept of one parent poisoning a child against the other parent.
- This concept is often used in custody disputes.
Michelle Jones' Involvement
- Michelle Jones, a social worker and parental alienation advocate, was appointed to the case.
- Jones concluded that the children were alienated by their mother, not abused by their father.
Judge's Ruling and Reservations
- The judge ordered the children to return to their father's custody, despite reservations about unsupervised visits.
- This decision was based on Michelle Jones' assessment of parental alienation.