01/08/2026
Parental alienation is one of the most complex and misunderstood issues in family court. In this in-depth conversation, family law attorney Ashish Joshi, who has worked on parental alienation cases for over 20 years, explains how courts evaluate alienating behaviors, why early intervention is critical, and how these cases impact children long-term.
Ashish Joshi discusses the difference between mild and severe parental alienation, why judges must carefully assess whether a child’s “voice” is truly their own, and how alienating behaviors can amount to child psychological abuse. He also explains why simply arguing labels—such as whether parental alienation is recognized in the DSM—often wastes valuable time that could be used to protect the child and repair damaged parent-child relationships. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNJldAwKcDU
