<p>Indiana Court of Appeals</p><p>Marianne Lawrence Hanson (Alienator) vs. Edward Joseph Spolnik (Target Parent) </p><p>August 29, 1995 </p><p>Join me as I explore this precedential 1995 custody case at the Indiana Court of Appeals. In this appeal, Marianne Lawrence Hanson (mother) challenges a decision that granted sole legal &amp; physical custody of her 4-year-old daughter to Edward Joseph Spolnik, Jr. (father) largely due to her relentless use of parental alienation tactics.</p><p>In this analysis, we examine Dr. Richard Lawlor's expert testimony as a child psychologist, revealing the deep psychological impact of these alienation tactics on the child and the extent to which Marianne attempted to sever the father-daughter bond. Hear direct quotes from Marianne which reveal an angry narcissist intent on destruction.</p><p>Key legal issues include whether a "substantial change in circumstances" warranted the custody modification, the fairness of Marianne’s visitation restrictions, her responsibility for Edward’s attorney fees, and her contempt ruling for breaching a restraining order. Discover how child psychology insights shaped this custody ruling and how this court weighed the best interests of the child in this complex alienation case.</p><p>---</p><p>“Hanson v. Spolnik.” <em>Justia Law</em>, 2024, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://law.justia.com/cases/indiana/court-of-appeals/1997/32a01-9703-cv-79-8.html">law.justia.com/cases/indiana/court-of-appeals/1997/32a01-9703-cv-79-8.html</a>. Accessed 1 Nov. 2024.</p>