PARENTAL ALIENATION: LEGAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES

Abstract

Parental alienation is a phenomenon that involves the psychological manipulation of children or adolescents by one of the parents, aiming to distance them emotionally from the other. This article investigates parental alienation from legal and psychological perspectives, analyzing its causes, consequences and the legal measures available for prevention and intervention. The methodology includes a literature review, analysis of jurisprudence and interviews with professionals in the field of law and psychology. The literature reveals that parental alienation can manifest itself in several ways, such as the disqualification of the parent, the creation of false memories and the difficulty in contact between the child and the alienated parent. The consequences of this practice are serious, affecting the mental health of children, who can develop emotional disorders, in addition to damaging family and social relationships. Brazilian legislation, especially Law No. 12, 318/2010, establishes guidelines to identify and combat parental alienation, providing sanctions for those responsible. Measures such as the promotion of shared custody and psychological support are essential to restore healthy family ties. Finally, the article emphasizes the importance of joint action between legal and psychology professionals in the identification and treatment of parental alienation, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of this complex phenomenon in the Brazilian context.