Massachusetts H4017 aims to address parental alienation in custody disputes by defining related terms and establishing support services.
Massachusetts H4017 seeks to combat parental alienation by defining terms such as "alienated child" and "alienating parent." The bill mandates the Department of Children and Families to create support services for affected parents and children, including counseling and therapy. It also requires the development of guidelines for assessing and treating parental alienation cases and training for relevant personnel. Courts are directed to recognize parental alienation as psychological child abuse and to establish expedited procedures for related cases.
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