Jordan E Trager

April 09, 2019 | New York Law Journal

This article proposes that New York courts should consider utilizing a second standard of law for proving parental alienation, in addition to the one suggested by a recent decision, resting on the principle of parens patriae, as follows: “Where a child refuses to have a relationship with a non-custodial parent, a court should thoroughly explore the specific reasons why not. The absence of any reasonable explanation shall raise a strong probability of parental alienation on the part of the custodial parent.”

By Jordan E. Trager

11 minute read

August 08, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Jordan E. Trager of Wisselman & Associates writes: Through efforts to provide a better understanding of the practice of divorce mediation, the courts will gain a greater appreciation of the unique role of divorce mediators, apart from other professionals, and will learn the unique role that divorce mediators can play.

By Jordan E. Trager

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