“alienating parent”

This page presents an official legal definition of “alienating parent” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: Canada Canada

The alienating parent is the parent engaging in behaviour that undermines or obstructs the child's relationship with the other parent. This parent may also be referred to as the alienator.

Source: Glossary - Managing Contact Difficulties: A Child-Centred Approach (2003-FCY-5E) (Department of Justice Canada)