March 18, 2026
9 min
Many parents going through divorce struggle with a difficult and often unspoken emotion: jealousy over their child’s relationship with the other parent. What may begin as a natural reaction—especially during a time of loss and transition—can quietly turn into competition for a child’s affection, validation, or loyalty. And when that happens, children can end up caught in the middle of dynamics that were never meant for them to carry.
In this episode of The Happily Ever After Divorce® Podcast, Atlanta Divorce Law Group’s Sara Khaki and Shawna Woods explore how these emotions can surface in co-parenting relationships and why they sometimes lead parents into unnecessary conflict—or even litigation. Together, they discuss how to distinguish between normal shifts in a child’s preferences and true parental alienation, why self-awareness is critical during and after divorce, and how parents can refocus on the shared goal that matters most: raising a happy, healthy child who feels secure in the love of both parents.
Our experienced Atlanta, Georgia divorce and family lawyers understand that divorce may be a complicated, emotional time for you. Many important decisions need to be made that consider your current situation as well as your future.
An attorney can work to help you emerge from your divorce in a better financial, legal, and personal situation than you may have imagined. Call today to schedule a consultation.
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