Most of his theories wouldn't ever get past a peer-review panel. Still, there are plenty of mental health professionals who believe Gardner is onto something. It's been a very hot topic. Your husband is withholding the mortgage payment. That's where the kids become a power chip.
Mom is in a weaker negotiating position.
And if you look at the power dynamics of divorce, there are very few chips left except allegations of abuse of children. Not only is Gardner's parental alienation syndrome hugely popular among certain divorce attorneys, his own testimony is avidly sought. In the high-priced, crowded and contentious field of expert witnesses, Gardner is a phenomenon unto himself. He estimates he has testified in person in at least 300 cases in 24 states, charging hundreds of dollars an hour in fees. It is money well spent, some lawyers say.