Parental Alienation
Actions by one parent that damage the child's relationship with the other parent, potentially influencing custody decisions.
Example
The court found parental alienation when she repeatedly told the children their father didn't love them.
Canadian Equivalent
In Canada, this is referred to as Parental Alienation (recognized as a factor in Canadian courts but controversial; not in DSM-5).
Related Terms
best-interests-of-the-childcustody-evaluationparenting-plan