Slam the Gavel welcomes back Joan Kloth-Zanard to the podcast. She was last on the podcast January 2nd, 2023 Season 4, Episode 6 and 52. Joan has a Masters Magna Cum Laude in Marriage and Family Therapy, a BS in Health and Psychology with a Minor in Business which includes extensive training and certification in Reunification Therapy and work with children. Joan has also been a Guardian Ad Litem and Certified as a Recovery Support Specialist in ABI.
Presently, Joan runs and manages a non-profit with over 50 chapters around the world. This 501 (c) (3) is an international non-profit organization for the Prevention, Intervention and Support of Survivors of abuse (www.pasintervention.com). Part of this work includes running online support groups for these Survivors of Abuse and in particular, Psychological Abuse since 1998.
Joan is an author of numerous articles and publications including two books. Her first book, "Where Did I Go Wrong? How Did I Miss The Signs? Dealing with Hostile Parenting and Parental Alienation," is now in its second edition.
We discussed that Custodial Interference is a FELONY. We also discussed a case where a Superior Court judge in CT, that understands shared parenting, where he DENIED a motion to reduce time with the dad because he believed this would PERPETUATE PARENTAL ALIENATION. This has cost the parents hundreds of thousands of dollars in litigation. On April 3rd, 2023, The Honorable Judge Moukawasher heard a motion by Mother's attorneys to Modify Post Judgment reducing the father's weekend time, giving Mother all decision making authority, unspecified relief including child support and attorney fees. All DENIED. The judge questioned, how these modifications would IMPROVE the Father's RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CHILDREN? This line of questioning is likely related to the Friendly Parent Factor, that CT judges are supposed to consider in Child Custody matters where each parent is to facilitate and encourage a relationship with the parent as is appropriate. The judge used the term "ALIENATION," to describe the possible outcome if the modifications were granted. If the Father is unfit for 50/50 time then is he unfit for any time with his children? If the Mother succeeded in reducing weekend time and obtained all decision making authority she would receive the RESIDENTIAL PARENTAL DESIGNATION and the Father would play LITTLE to NO ROLE in the children's lives. This is a fascinating case where CPS got involved and ACTUALLY helped the FAMILY. Excellent podcast not to be missed.
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