Latest news and stories about parental rights in Portugal for expats and residents.
Following 2021 regulatory changes, families are increasingly turning to unregulated homeschooling alternatives, sparking a debate over parental rights, child safety, and the academic legitimacy of these programs.
Contact with mutual aid groups and specialised support can be a turning point in experiencing a process of parental alienation.
Artur's testimony shows how, in situations of parental alienation, the search for a child can become a journey marked by obstacles, tension, and deep suffering.
Many parents endure the devastating experience of being unjustly alienated from their children through false accusations and distorted narratives. This silent violence, often invisible to outsiders, causes profound emotional distress. However, experts argue that persistence is vital; when a child rejects a parent due to manipulation or loyalty conflicts, giving up only reinforces the false narrative that the parent did not fight for them. Maintaining a consistent, stable presence serves as a beacon for the child, and while these legal battles are often long and painful, persistence remains the most powerful way to protect the child's right to both parents and ensure that the truth eventually emerges.
CGTP submitted a document to the Government with proposals for labour reform, including limits on fixed-term contracts and extending flexible working arrangements to parents with children up to 16 years old.
According to Joana Bordalo e Sá, the health authority also considered FNAM's proposals on medical residency, parenthood, assessment and career progression to be essential.
A mother writes to Eduardo Sá describing how her son is getting hurt and is now afraid to go to school. The educator repeatedly downplays the incidents, dismissing them as minor 'disagreements'.
