Parental Alienation is when one parent, typically the parent with physical custody, engages in a course of conduct which unjustifiably alienates or attempts to alienate a child against the other parent. Parental alienation is extremely harmful to children. Parental Alienation is not a syndrome. Parental Alienation Syndrome has been refuted and discredited. If you believe the other parent is alienating you from your children, then please contact Rhode Island Child Custody Lawyer, David Slepkow.
Parental alienation in Rhode Island

Wickepedia states “Parental alienation is a social dynamic, generally occurring due to divorce or separation, when a child expresses unjustified hatred or unreasonably strong dislike of one parent, making access by the rejected parent difficult or impossible. These feelings may be influenced by negative comments by the other parent and by the characteristics, such as lack of empathy and warmth, of the rejected parent. The term does not apply in cases of actual child abuse, when the child rejects the abusing parent to protect themselves.”
Experienced family lawyer
David Slepkow is an experienced family lawyer who will fight to stop the other parent from engaging in this wrongful conduct and get you the results that you deserve. RI Child Custody Lawyer David Slepkow has extensive experience representing clients who are fighting parental alienation. Rhode Island Attorney, David Slepkow, represents Clients all over Rhode Island including Providence, East Providence, Barrington, Bristol, Warren, Pawtucket and Cranston. David is also adept at representing clients who reside out of state.
What are some of the actions which constitute Parental Alienation in RI?:
- Negative and disparaging remarks about the other parent in front of the minor child
- Allowing third parties (friends and family) to make negative and disparaging remarks
- Cancelling visitation
- Failing to inform the other parent of important medical appointments, school activities and important developments concerning the child’s education, religious upbringing.