Pas??

[faithnlve]

So a judge can rule joint even if the statutes in vermont say one parent will be awarded sole PR & R, if both parents cannot agree? I guess I misunderstood the meaning. thanks, faith

 

[LdiJ]

So a judge can rule joint even if the statutes in vermont say one parent will be awarded sole PR & R, if both parents can not agree? I guess I misunderstood the meaning. thanks, faith

I think that you need to get yourself a consult with an attorney in VT. Joint legal custody is very much the norm everywhere.....but if you believe that the VT statutes are contrary to that, then you need to be consulting with a VT attorney.

 

[faithnlve]

OK, I want to thank this forum and the intellectually stimulating, articulate, to the point and good solid legal advice (oops..opinions) I have received throughout the past 2 years. Before coming in here for good advice, and yes some people gave me crap for repeating myself many many times, and have called me many other names other than faith. But, you have saved my life too. I was in a very severe depression a couple years ago, and this forum has not only been a good support system, but has opened my eyes to what is important. Your all a GREAT bunch of people, and God Bless everyone of you guys! You have taught me well. Thanks, Faith

 

[Ohiogal]

Please take this advice: DO NOT even use the word PAS in court. It is NOT a legal definition and it is not recognized by experts as a legal diagnosis/syndrome.

Since Dad has SOLE legal he can make these decisions on his own...however, stepmom's interference will definately be frowned upon by a judge.

File, get JOINT Legal....then when these things happen you can pursue Contempt of the Court Order. file sooner, rather than later.

The Ohio Supreme Court has recognized alienation of NCP by CP. So not all states frown on it. Psychologically speaking it may not be a diagnosis however.

 

[LdiJ]

The Ohio Supreme Court has recognized alienation of NCP by CP. So not all states frown on it. Psychologically speaking it may not be a diagnosis however.

Alienation and PAS are not the same thing. All states recognize that alienation can and does sometimes happen. That's what Casa meant by getting rid of the "PAS" verbiage.

Although PAS has the word alienation in its name....it is NOT the same thing.

 

[Silverplum]

The Ohio Supreme Court has recognized alienation of NCP by CP. So not all states frown on it. Psychologically speaking it may not be a diagnosis however.

You're right, it's not. Until/unless PAS "makes it" into the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), it's NOT a valid diagnosis in court.

http://www.psychiatryonline.com/referral.aspx?gclid=CMjvzczPnY4CFReyhgodAFd0SA

 

[casa]

The Ohio Supreme Court has recognized alienation of NCP by CP. So not all states frown on it. Psychologically speaking it may not be a diagnosis however.

Correct, Alienation exists. PAS does not (for all legal intents & purposes). PAS is not the same as "alienation". One is an act, and one is a psuedo-syndrome.

 

[faithnlve]

K, thanks, I understand PAS is not the same as alienating the child. I read things on line about PAS and felt some of my situations fit that criteria. Thanks again for setting me straight on the difference. faith