Myths That Place Children At Risk During Custody Litigation
Dallam. S. J., & Silberg, J. L. (Jan/Feb 2006). Myths that place children at risk during custody disputes. Sexual Assault Report, 9(3), 33-47. (PDF) http://www.leadershipcouncil.org/1/res/cust_myths.html

Excerpts section "Myth 5: Parental alienation syndrome is a common, well-documented phenomenon. Excerpts " Unfortunately, Parental Alienation Syndrome, like the friendly parent concept it is based upon, presents the court with a paradox that seems to undermine rational decision-making when considering the best interests of children. With PAS theory, the concerned custodial parent's steps to obtain professional assistance in diagnosing, treating, and protecting the child, constitute evidence of "alienation." Attorney Richard Ducote (2002) noted:

"One irony of . . . 'PAS' is that the increased existence of valid evidence of true sexual abuse leads Gardner and his devotees to more fervently diagnose 'PAS.' Thus, 'PAS' is the criminal defense attorney's dream, since the greater the proof of the crime, the greater the proof of the defense." see "Myth 5: Parental alienation syndrome is a common, well-documented phenomenon. http://www.leadershipcouncil.org/1/res/cust_myths.html