One of the most challenging aspects of divorce when young children are involved is determining custody of those children. Because of the public scrutiny and significant assets at stake in high net worth divorces, this type of divorce is often high-conflict, especially when it comes to child custody matters.

When the divorce is high-conflict, child custody can become a tool to punish or exert control, or to “win” the divorce proceedings. One parent may also use parental alienation as a tool to manipulate children against the other parent. Those facing these legally and emotionally complex considerations in a high net worth divorce can benefit from the advice of a Milwaukee, Wisconsin divorce attorney.

Parental Alienation and High Net Worth Divorce

What Is Parental Alienation?

Parental alienation occurs when one parent intentionally and consistently attempts to manipulate or influence a child against the other parent. Parental alienation is not only difficult and painful for the parent affected by the child’s change in behavior, but can also emotionally damage a child and may be considered a form of child abuse (although it is not illegal).