Montana State Legislature

Committee Topic: Parental Alienation Syndrome

Committee Topic: Parental Alienation Syndrome

Interim committees may take up other matters related to the agencies and topic areas they oversee. Depending on whether members put greater or less emphasis on their statutory duties related to interim studies and agency monitoring, they have more time to focus on LJIC-relevant member issues.

Members may propose investigation of emerging issues at any time during the interim. Agencies may also request that the Committee study an emerging issue that has resulted from court decisions, federal actions, or another cause.

Emerging issues are not necessarily member issues and may be raised by an agency or by staff. However, to be on the agenda, the presiding officer or other LJIC member must request agenda time.

Parental Alienation Syndrome Related Materials:

July 2023:
The committee adopted its work plan and selected a low level of study of parental alienation syndrome.

May 2024:
The committee received staff papers on family law and parental alienation syndrome and heard from a panel of judges regarding high conflict parenting plan proceedings and family law matters. The committee requested follow up in the form of a citizen’s panel.

Meeting Materials:

July 2024:

The committee heard from a citizen's panel on parental alienation syndrome and heard additional public comment.

Meeting Materials:

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