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Parental alienation is a parent’s use of psychological manipulation to turn a child or children against the other parent. This toxic behavior is damaging and may cause long term problems for the child as well as the parents. Courts take evidence of parental alienation seriously and may consider it in making or modifying child custody arrangements.

In Tennessee, parental alienation is recognized as a serious issue that can impact child custody decisions. Tennessee courts prioritize the best interests of the child in custody cases, and evidence of parental alienation could be considered detrimental to those interests. If a court finds that one parent is engaging in behavior that manipulates a child's feelings to turn them against the other parent, it may take action to protect the child's emotional well-being. This could result in a modification of custody or visitation arrangements to ensure a supportive environment for the child's development. The specific outcomes would depend on the circumstances of each case, but Tennessee law allows courts to consider all relevant factors, including the willingness of each parent to support the child's relationship with the other parent, when making custody determinations.

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Child custody

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