Between September 10-12, 2025, the Parental Alienation Study Group (PASG) held its 7th international conference in Toronto, Ontario in Canada. One of the featured speakers was Canadian attorney Brian Ludmer, who presented on September 12 in the Trinity Ballroom. His talk was titled “Proving Your Case in Court, in Therapy, to Assessors and to Child Protection Authorities.”
Drawing on more than three decades of legal experience, Ludmer used his time to discuss the many and varied challenges that can hinder parental alienation cases. He explained that lawyers representing targeted parents must go beyond traditional legal work. To achieve positive outcomes for their clients, they need to understand how therapy, child protection services, parenting coordination, and even criminal law can influence a case. Importantly, he highlighted the need to actively lead and coordinate these professionals so families receive consistent and effective support.
Ludmer’s insights were derived from his extensive body of work in high-conflict custody battles and cases involving parental alienation. While he is also experienced in business and securities law, his family law practice has made him a leading voice in shaping how courts handle complex parenting disputes. Many of his cases have contributed to amending Canadian law and have advanced the discussion surrounding equal shared parenting, both in the courtroom and in the forum of public opinion.
In addition to his courtroom work conducted through his Toronto-based legal firm Ludmer Law, Brian Ludmer is also a co-author of The High Conflict Custody Battle, a helpful and authoritative text for families navigating difficult custody issues. Ludmer is also a co-founder of Lawyers for Shared Parenting. His work in the realms of family law reform and parental rights advocacy has contributed to major legislative initiatives in Canada, including submissions to the House of Commons and Senate on reforms to divorce laws. He also helped to draft Bill C-560, which proposed a presumption of equal shared parenting in all custody matters throughout Canada.
PASG is recognized as the leading global organization focused on parental alienation, promoting academic and clinical research on the subject, educating professionals and families, and countering misinformation. The conference brought together mental health experts, lawyers, policymakers, advocates, and family members to exchange knowledge and share practical strategies.