In this episode we cover 1. What is parental alienation? 2. What does the court do about parental alienation? 3. How can you identify the signs that your child is being alienated from you? 4. Parental alienation and divorce 5. What steps you should take if your child is being alienated from you? 6. What steps you should take if the other parent is withholding your child from you or not allowing you to see your children.  7. How to write a letter seeking changes. 8. How to see Mediation help from Relationships Australia. 9. What to do if they refuse to do mediation. 10. How to file an application if you are being alienated.  11. What the family court of Australia laws say about Parental Alienation. 12. What you can do to help your child at home if you think this is happening.  13. The importance of keeping your children unaware of any custody fights. 14. Where to go for free legally help. How to make an application in the federal circuit court link below. http://www.federalcircuitcourt.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/fccweb/how-do-i/apps-orders/parenting-orders/fcc-apply-parenting-orders Show Notes: Please note: This is general advice only. Links below as discussed in this episode.  NSW Domestic Violence Helpline 1800 65 64 63 ACT Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS)  6280 0900 SA Domestic Violence Crisis Line 1800 800 098 QLD DV Connect -1800 811 811 TAS Safe at Home Family Violence Response and Referral Line 1800 633 937 VIC Safe Steps  1800 015 188 WA Domestic Violence Helpline 1800 007 339  NT Darwin Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Shelter 8945 2284  Legal services (Australia-wide) Family Violence Law Help  Links and resources:   Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thedivorcecourse Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thedivorcecoursepodcast Section 79 of the Family Law Act (Property)  Section 60 of the Family Law Act (Children) Federal Circuit Court Affidavit Information Australasian Legal Information Institute  Affidavit presentation rules and regulations and template Link to the do it yourself divorce and family law kits Registered JP’s in your area QLD Cost for filing in the Family Court   If you need emergency help you can also contact: Police on 000 Queensland Government Links for DV DVConnect Womensline on 1800 811 811 (24 hours, 7 days a week) Note: This number is not recorded on your phone bill DV Connect Mensline on 1800 600 636 National DV line on 1800 737 732. 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 WOMEN'S SHELTER SERVICE About Women's Shelters LEGAL AID: https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au Lifeline 13 11 14 Mensline Australia 1300 789 978 Kids Help Line 1800 551 800