Berry v. Berry, Circuit Court of Tuscaloosa County, AL, Case No. DR-96-761.01. Jan 06, 2001
Alaska
Pearson v. Pearson, Sup Ct. of AK., No. S-8973, No. 5297, 5 P.3d 239; 2000 Alas. Lexis 69. July 7, 2000.
Arkansas
Chambers v. Chambers, Ct of App of AR, Div 2; 2000 Ark App.
LEXIS 476, June 21, 2000.
California
Coursey v. Superior Court (Coursey), 194 Cal.App.3d 147,239
Cal.Rptr. 365 (Cal.App. 3 Dist., Aug 18, 1987.
John W. v. Phillip W., 41 Cal.App.4th 961, 48 Cal.Rptr.2d 899;
1996.
Valerie Edlund v. Gregory Hales, 66 Cal. App 4th 1454; 78 Cal.
Rptr. 2d 671.
Colorado
Oosterhaus v. Short, District Court, County of Boulder (CO),
Case No. 85DR1737-Div III.
Connecticut
Case v. Richardson, 1996 WL 434281 (Conn. Super.,Jul 16, 1996).
Metza v. Metza, Sup. Court of Connecticut, Jud. Dist. of
Fairfield, at Bridgeport,
1998 Conn. Super. Lexis 2727 (1998).
Florida
Schutz v. Schutz, 522 So. 2d 874 (Fla. 3rd Dist. Ct. App. 1988).
Blosser v. Blosser, 707 So. 2d 778; 1998 Fla. App. Case No.
96-03534.
Tucker v. Greenberg, 674 So. 2d 807 (Fla. 5th DCA 1996).
Berg-Perlow v. Perlow, 15th Circuit Court, Palm Beach County,
Fl.,Case no. CD98-1285-FC. Mar 15, 2000.
o An exceptionally strong family court decision in which five
experts testified to the diagnosis of PAS.
Loten v. Ryan, 15th Circuit Court, Palm Beach County, FL., Case
No. CD 93-6567 FA. Dec 11,2000.
Kilgore v. Boyd, 13th Circuit Court, Hillsborough County, FL.,
Case No. 94-7573, 733 So. 2d 546 (Fla. 2d DCA 2000) Jan 30, 2001.
o Boyd v. Kilgore, 773 So. 2d 546 (Fla. 3d DCA 2000) (Prohibition
Denied)
o Court ruling that the Parental Alienation Syndrome has gained
general acceptance in the scientific community and thereby
satisfies Frye Test criteria for admissibility.
McDonald v. McDonald, 9th Judicial Circuit Court, Orange County,
FL. Case No. D-R90-11079, Feb 20, 1001.
Blackshear v. Blackshear, Hillsborough County, FL 13th Jud.
Circuit: 95-08436.
Illinois
In re Violetta 210 III.App..3d 521, 568 N.E2d 1345, 154 III.Dec.
896(Ill.App. I Dist Mar 07, 1991).
In re Marriage of Divelbiss v. Divelbiss, No. 2-98-0999 2nd
District, Ill.(Appeal from Circ Crt of Du Page Cty No. 93-D-559)
Oct 22, 1999.
Tetzlaff v. Tetzlaff, Civil Court of Cook County, Il., Domestic
Relations Division, Cause No. 97D 2127, Mar 20, 2000.
Bates v. Bates 18th Judicial Circuit, Dupage County, IL Case No.
99D958, Jan 17, 2002.
o Court ruling that the Parental Alienation Syndrome has gained
general acceptance in the scientific community and thereby
satisfies Frye Test criteria for admissibility.[excerpt]
Indiana
White v. White, 1995 (Indiana Court of Appeals) 655 N.E.2d 523.
(Ind. App., Aug 31, 1995).
Iowa
In re Marriage of Rosenfeld, 524 NW 2d 212, 214 (Iowa app,
1994)..
Louisiana
Wilkins v Wilkins, Family Court, Parish of East Baton Rouge,
La., Civ. No. 90792. Nov. 2, 2000.
White v Kimrey, Court of Appeal, Second Circuit, LA, No.
37,408-CA. May 14, 2003.Click here for the Court's decision.
Michigan
Spencley v. Spencley, 2000 WL 33519710 (Mich App).
Nevada
Truax v. Truax, 110 Nev. 437, 874 P. 2d 10 (Nev., May 19, 1994).
New Hampshire
Lubkin v. Lubkin, 92-M-46LD Hillsborough County, NH. (Southern
District, Sept. 5, 1996).
New Jersey
Lemarie v. Oliphant, Docket No. FM-15-397-94, (Sup Crt NJ, Ocean
Cty:Fam Part-Chancery Div) Dec. 11, 2002.
New York
Rosen v. Edwards (1990) Tolbert, J. (1990), AR v. SE. New York
Law Journal, December 11:27-28.
The December 11, 1990 issue of The New York Law Journal [pages
27-28] reprinted, in toto, the ruling of Hon. J. Tolbert of the
Westchester Family Court in Westchester Co.
Karen B v. Clyde M., Family Court of New York, Fulton County,
151 Misc. 2d 794; 574 N.Y. 2d 267, 1991.
Krebsbach v. Gallagher, Supreme Court, App. Div., 181 A.D.2d
363; 587 N.Y.S. 2d 346, (1992).
Karen PP. v. Clyde QC. Sup Ct of NY, App Div, 3rd Dept. 197 A.D.
2d 753; 602 N.Y.s. 2d 709; 1993 N.Y. App. Div. LEXIS 9845.
In the matter of J.F. v. L.F., Fam. Ct. of NY, Westchester Cty,
181 Misc 2d 722; 694 N.Y.S. 2d 592; 1999 N.Y. Misc. LEXIS 357.
Oliver V. v. Kelly V., NY Sup. Ct. Part 12. New York Law Journal
Nov. 27, 2000.
Sidman v. Zager, Family Court, Tompkins County, NY:
V-1467-8-9-94.
Zafran v Zafran, 28 A.D.3d 753 [2nd Dept. 2006]
Visitation always appropriate absent exceptional circumstances
Parental alienation is inconsistent with the best interests
Visitation is a joint right of the parent AND the child
Is in best interest of child to have rapport w/non custodial
parent
Court may not delegate to shrink authority to resolve visitation
issues
Posporelis v Posporelis, 41 A.D.3d 986 [3d Dept. 2007]
Court should not grant temp order custody in ex parte proceeding
Deterioration of parties relationship is change of circumstances
for mod of sole custody
Determination of best interests must be based on totality of
circumstances
Alienation of child's affection or acts to discourage relationship
so inconsistent with best interests to raise probability of
unfitness
Skolnick v Skolnick, 142 A.D.2d 570 [2d Dept. 1988]
Appellate court would be remiss if it allowed custody grant to
stand w/o sound and substantial basis in the record
Interference in relation between child and non custodial parent so
inconsistent w/best interests to PER SE raise strong PROBABILITY
offending party unfit to have custody
(See Also Daghir v Daghir, 88 A.D.2d 191, aff'd 56 N.Y.2d 938)
For Pro Se parties:
Mosso v Mosso, 6 A.D.3d 827 [3d Dept 2004]
Latitude is appropriate for pro se litigant
Ohio
Sims v. Hornsby, 1992 WL 193682 (Ohio App. 12 Dist., Butler
County, Aug 10 1992).
Zigmont v. Toto, 1992 WL 6034 (Ohio App. 8 Dist Cuyahoga County,
Jan 16, 1992).
Pisani v. Pisani, Court of Appeals of Ohio, 8th App. Dist.
Cuyahoga Cty. 1998
Ohio App. Lexis 4421 (1998).
Pathan v. Pathan, Case No. 96-OS-1. Common Pleas Court of
Montgomery County, OH, Div. of Dom Rel.
o Pathan v. Pathan, C.A. Case No. 17729. Ct.. of App. of OH, 2d
Dist., Montgomery County; 2000 Ohio App. Lexis 119. Jan.. 21, 2000
Conner v. Renz, 1995 WL 23365 (Ohio App. 4 Dist., Athens County,
Jan 19, 1995).
State v. Koelling, 1995 WL 125933 (Ohio App. 10 Dist., Franklin
County, Mar 21, 1995).
Pennsylvania
Popovice v. Popovice, Court of Common Pleas, Northampton Cty,
PA. Aug 11, 1999, No. 1996-C-2009.
Texas
Ochs et al. v. Myers, App. No. 04-89-00007-CV. Ct. of App. of
TX, 4th Dist., San Antonio; 789 S.W. 2d 949; 1990 Tex App. Lexis
1652, May 16, 1990.
Virginia
Ange, Court of Appeals of Virginia, 1998 Va. App. Lexis 59
(1998).
Waldrop v. Waldrop, in Chancery No. 138517. Fairfax County
Circuit Court,(Va., April 26, 1999).
Washington
Rich v. Rich, Sup Ct, 5th Dist. Case No. 91-3-00074-4 (Douglas
County) June 11, 1993.
Wisconsin
Janelle S. v. J.R.S., Court of Appeals of Wisconsin, District 4.
1997 Wisc. App. LEXIS 1124 (1997).
Fischer v. Fischer, Ct. of App. of WI, Dist. Two, No. 97-2067;
221 Wis. 2d 221; 584 N.W.2d 233; 1998 Wisc. App. Lexis 1534.
Wyoming
In re Marriage of Rosenfeld, 524 N.W. 2d 212 (Iowa App., Aug 25
1994) McCoy v. State 886 P.2d 252 (Wyo.,Nov 30, 1994).
McCoy v State of Wyoming, 886 P.2d 252, 1994.
CANADA (8 Provinces)
Quebec
Stuart-Mills, P. v. Cher, A.J.., Sup. Ct. Quebec, Dist. of
Montreal, No. 500-12-184613-895 (1991).
V. (L.) C. H. (E.), 1992 CarswellQue 169; 45 Q.A.C. 100; 1992
R.J.Q. 855; 1992 R.D.F. 316 Cour d'appel du Quebec, Feb 26, 1992.
R.M c. B.R, [1994] A.Q. no 947. DRS 95-09809 No
200-09-000440-948 (200-12-042928-904 C.S.Q.) (Quebec, decision in
french only) Oct. 28, 1994
R.F. v. S.P., [2000] Q.J. Np. 3412 No. 500-12-250739-004 Quebec
Superior Court (Montreal) Oct. 13, 2000.
Alberta
Elliott v. Elliott, A.J. No. 74 DRS 96-05285 Action No.
4806-10272 Alberta Crt of Queen's Bench, Jud. Dist. of Lethbridge/Macleod,
Jan 25, 1996.
o Elliott v. Elliott, 1996 CarswellAlta 95, 193 A.R. 177, 135
W.A.C. 177, 27 R.F.L. (4th) 23 Alberta Court of Appeals. Nov 7,
1996 (Affirmed--Appeal Dismissed)
Johnson v. Johnson, No. 4806-11508a, Jud Dist. of Lethbridge/Macleod,
Oct. 09, 1997
Ontario
Rothwell v. Kisko, 1991 CarswellOnt 1326. Ontario Crt of Just. (Gen'l
Div.) Docket# 36429/89, Mar 21, 1991.
Davy v. Davy, Ontario Court of Justice (Gen'l Div)Docket
92-gd-21948. 1993 CarswellOnt 1630;1993 W.D.F.L 1535.. Oct 7,
1993.
Fortin v. Major, O.J. No. 3805 DRS 97-01672, Court File No.
49729/94 Ontario Crt of Justice (Gen'l Div: Ottawa), Oct 25, 1996.
Demers v. Demers, Ontario Superior Court, Docket: Kingston
54253/96. 1999 CarswellOnt 2621. June 8, 1999.
Orszak v. Orszak, Ontario Superior Court of Justice Docket:
97-FP-234664. 2000 CarswellOnt 1574. May 5, 2000.
Her Majesty the Queen vs. K.C. Superior Court of Justice,
Ontario, County of Durham, Central-East Region, Court File No.
9520/01. August, 9, 2002. (Mohan Test)
Rogerson and Tessaro, Court of Appeal for Ontario, Docket:
C44199, May 9, 2006. [mentions alienating conduct but not
"syndrome."]
Petternuzzo-Deschene v. Deschene, Ontario Superior Court of
Justice, Docket: 22661. 2007 WL 22984642007 (Ont. S.C.J.),
CarswellOnt 5095. August 8, 2007. [specifically mentions PAS and
cites a description of alienating behavior as abuse]
S.P. and P.B.D., Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Court File
No. 22661. August 10, 2007.
British Columbia
McLelland v. McLelland, British Columbia Supreme Court Docket:
Nanaimo 07907. 1999 CarswellBC 1706. July 2, 1999
Menard v. Menard, Sup. Ct of British Columbia, 2001 CarswellBC
1312; 2001 BCSC 430, Mar 21, 2001.
Nova Scotia
Badakhshan v. Moradi, Nova Scotia Fam Court. 1993 CarswellNS
423;120 N.S.R.(2d) 405; 332 A.P.R. 405. Mar 2, 1993.
New Brunswick
S.O. v. S.C.O, N.B.J. No. 326, Proceeding No. FDSJ-400-98. New
Brunswick Crt of Queen's Bench, Family Division-Jud. Dist. of St.
John. Jul 28, 1999.
Jefferson v. Jerfferson, New Brunswick Court of Queen's Bench
Docket: FDSJ-6408.95. 2000 CarswellNB 15. Jan 18, 2000.
New Foundland
Toope v. Toope, 2000 CarswellNfld 185, 8 R.F.L. (5th) 446, 193
Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 313, 582 A.P.R. 313. New Foundland Unified Family
Court June 15, 2000.
Saskatchewan
B.S.P. and D.G.P., Queens Bench for Saskatchewan, Docket No.
005359 of 2006, Battleford, Family Law Division, Citation 2008
SKQB 63, Feb. 8, 2008.
AUSTRALIA
Johnson v. Johnson, 4806-11508A. FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA, July
7, 1997.
o Johnson v.Johnson, Appeal No. SA1 of 1997 No.AD6182 of 1993, 7
July 1997.
EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS AT
STRASBOURG
Familycase Koudelka/Application number: 1633/05, 20 July 2006
Familycase Zavrel/Application number: 14044/05, 18 April 2007
GERMANY
Anonymous v. Anonymous, Case No. 2xv178, Rinteln (Circuit Court)
Germany, Apr. 27, 1998.
Sch. v. Sch., Kammergericht KG Berlin. vom 30 Mai 2000 - 17 UF
1413/99.
Fundstelle: Fam RZ 2000, 1606 (Heft 24 / 2000 vom 15. Dezember
2000)
"€€ 1671, 1696 BGB: Bedeutung des Parental Alienation Syndroms im
Abnderungsverfahren" - Hervorhebungen durch Fettschrift -
Beschluss 17 UF 1413/99 - Volltext der Entscheidung
(136 F11 514/98 AG Berlin (Tempelhof-Kreuzberg Germany)
Anon v. Anon, OLG Ffm vom 13.07.2000 unter Az. 5 WF
112/00,(Germany).
Anon v.. Anon, OLG Ffm vom 26.10.2000 unter Az. 6 WF
168/00,(Germany).
Anon v. Anon, OLG Dresden, No. 264 - UF229/02, Aug. 29, 2002
(published in FamRZ: 50(6) 2003: 397).
GREAT BRITAIN
Re: C (Children) (2002) CA (Dame Elizabeth Butler-Sloss P,
Thorpe LJ, Kay LJ) 20/2/2002 COURT OF APPEAL REF: 2001/1642.
(Great Britain)
ISRAEL
Jane Doe v. John Doe. Supreme Court, Request for Civil Appeal,
3009/92.
Jane Doe v. John Doe. Ashdod Family Court, Family Docket
2182/00. Jan. 26, 2003.
SWITZERLAND
Entscheid der delegierten des Amtsgerichtsprsidenten II con
Luzern-Stadt vom 8. Februar 2001 im Verfahren nach Art. 175 ZGB
(02 00 210)
