High Conflict Hell

JeniLynn Marks and Jenn Lauren
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Stories about high-conflict relationships, child custody battles, family court, divorce, co-parenting, and toxic dynamics told by two single moms navigating the chaos in real time. Episodes can be listened to in any order — each one explores a different story, situation, or moment from life in high-conflict parenting and family court. All content produced for the High Conflict Hell podcast is owned and operated by High Conflict Hell LLC. This content is for informational and storytelling purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of this content without permission from High Conflict Hell LLC is prohibited.

  1. 13 timer siden

    Interrogatories (Again), Missing Money & Right of First Refusal

    We continue our discussion of interrogatories and family court discovery after reviewing a new round of sworn responses involving missing financial accounts, disputed facts, and allegations that don't match the documents. We discuss what happens when financial disclosures raise more questions than answers, why proving someone lied under oath isn't always enough, and how parenting plan provisions like Right of First Refusal can turn simple co-parenting issues into years of expensive litigation. We discuss: family court interrogatories and discovery responsesperjury, credibility, and sworn statementsmissing bank accounts, loans, and investment accountsfinancial disclosures and hidden assetsattorney billing records and family court costsfinancial abuse and litigation abuseRight of First Refusal clauses: benefits, pitfalls, and unintended consequenceshigh-conflict parenting plan provisionscustody disputes and parenting time conflictscommunication with children during residential timeco-parenting conflict and litigation strategyattorney-created conflict in custody caseshow family court can reward conflict instead of resolutionIf you're navigating a high-conflict custody dispute, parenting plan modification, contempt proceedings, a GAL investigation, co-parenting conflict, or family court litigation, this episode explores the real-world challenges parents face when conflict, money, and custody battles collide. This podcast is based on personal experiences, opinions, and publicly discussed information. It is not legal advice, mental health advice, or therapeutic advice. https://www.highconflicthell.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn5xLFQKCaDCsVmeSwyQtuMydN-_xRj95O7286KH9LquDyIjAbTmDGt9baG9s_aem_0haCDjtc8nivJDk4bCOUpQ https://www.youtube.com/@highconflicthell https://www.instagram.com/highconflicthell/ https://www.tiktok.com/@highconflicthell

    56 min.

  2. 3 dage siden

    Interrogatories, Perjury & Family Court Weaponization

    We break down family court interrogatories, discovery tactics, perjury allegations, and how mental health, prescription medications, and even identifying as a single mom can become weapons in high-conflict custody litigation. In this episode, we discuss: what interrogatories are and how they are used in family courtfamily court discovery, sworn answers, and credibility disputesallegations involving panic attacks, therapy, mental health, and prescription medicationsparental alienation claims and accusations of interfering with parenting timethe difference between protecting children and being accused of alienationattorney billing, litigation costs, and the financial reality of custody battlesguardian ad litem (GAL) investigations and the limits of a minor parenting plan modificationwhy some custody cases become more about punishment than problem-solvingthe emotional burden placed on single parents during prolonged family court litigationcoercive control, court abuse, and the long-term impact of high-conflict custody disputes on childrenWe also discuss how family court cases can spiral far beyond the original issues, why parents often feel trapped in expensive litigation, and what happens when accusations, blame, and courtroom strategy begin replacing accountability and relationship repair. This podcast is based on personal experiences, opinions, and publicly discussed information. It is not legal advice, mental health advice, therapeutic advice, or a substitute for advice from a licensed professional.  https://www.highconflicthell.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn5xLFQKCaDCsVmeSwyQtuMydN-_xRj95O7286KH9LquDyIjAbTmDGt9baG9s_aem_0haCDjtc8nivJDk4bCOUpQ https://www.youtube.com/@highconflicthell https://www.instagram.com/highconflicthell/ https://www.tiktok.com/@highconflicthell

    1 t.

  3. 26. maj

    Summer Custody Chaos, Dad Math & “See You In Court”

    Summer break is supposed to feel fun for kids. Instead, for a lot of famlies with two homes, it turns into parenting plan algebra, contempt threats, parking lot exchanges, vacation fights, and arguments over who gets what days with the kids. We break down summer custody schedules, “Dad Math,” and what happens when older kids start struggling with constant back-and-forth transitions between homes. We discuss: summer custody schedules and vacation conflicts5-2-2 parenting schedules and summer exchangesparenting plan loopholes and “priority year” disputesmediation vs. court in high-conflict custody cases“I’ll see you in court” co-parenting dynamicsthreats of contempt over parenting timekids showing emotional and physical signs of stress from custody conflictpolice involvement during custody exchangeswhether parents should be held accountable for not exercising parenting timechild support, financial burdens, and the invisible labor many moms carryparental burnoutand the emotional toll family court takes on both parents and children.If you’re dealing with summer custody disputes, parenting plan conflict, co-parenting stress, contempt threats, difficult exchanges, or high-conflict family court dynamics, this episode will probably feel very familiar. This podcast is based on personal experiences, opinions, and publicly discussed situations. It is not legal advice, mental health advice, or therapeutic advice. https://www.highconflicthell.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn5xLFQKCaDCsVmeSwyQtuMydN-_xRj95O7286KH9LquDyIjAbTmDGt9baG9s_aem_0haCDjtc8nivJDk4bCOUpQ https://www.youtube.com/@highconflicthell https://www.instagram.com/highconflicthell/ https://www.tiktok.com/@highconflicthell

    52 min.

  4. 23. maj

    The Nightmare Upstairs: 54 Days Barricaded, Parental Alienation & Court Abuse

    We break down Hulu’s new documentary The Nightmare Upstairs and the shocking true story of two children who barricaded themselves in a bedroom for 54 days to keep themselves safe from court-ordered reunification camp with their father. We discuss parental alienation syndrome, reunification camps, Richard Gardner’s controversial theories, child sex abuse allegations in family court, and how courts handle children refusing visitation. We also explore the role of GALs, therapists, CPS findings, social media, and the emotional and financial impact of high-conflict custody battles. This episode covers: parental alienation theory and its application in family court reunification therapy and no-contact orderschildren resisting visitation and family court responsesCPS investigations and abuse allegationscourt-ordered reunification campsfamily court corruption and “court abuse”TikTok, public advocacy, and speaking out during custody litigationwhy some parents and children feel unheard in family courtthe financial devastation of prolonged custody litigationhigh-conflict co-parenting and custody disputesThis podcast is based on personal experiences, opinions, and publicly discussed information. It is not legal advice, mental health advice, or therapeutic advice. https://www.highconflicthell.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn5xLFQKCaDCsVmeSwyQtuMydN-_xRj95O7286KH9LquDyIjAbTmDGt9baG9s_aem_0haCDjtc8nivJDk4bCOUpQ https://www.youtube.com/@highconflicthell https://www.instagram.com/highconflicthell/ https://www.tiktok.com/@highconflicthell

    49 min.

  5. 19. maj

    “It Must Be Parental Alienation” — Richard “Dick” Gardner & the Theory That Changed Family Court

    We break down parental alienation and the controversial theory created by Richard “Dick” Gardner in the 1980s — including how his ideas about child custody, abuse allegations, and “parental alienation syndrome” still influence modern family court today.  We discuss: the difference between parental alienation and estrangementwhy parental alienation is not recognized in the DSM-5Richard Gardner’s writings, theories, and advocacy surrounding child abuse allegationshow abuse claims are often reframed as “alienation” in custody disputesthe financial and emotional cost of GAL investigations and court-ordered psych evaluationswhy some parents feel blamed for children pulling away from unhealthy or unstable environmentshow family court handles accusations of custodial interference and alienationhigh-conflict co-parenting, custody modifications, and parenting plan disputesreal-life stories involving therapy delays, unstable living situations, school struggles, and children resisting visitationand why some custody conflicts feel less about the child and more about blame, control, and litigation strategy.This podcast is based on personal experiences, opinions, and publicly discussed concepts. It is not legal advice, mental health advice, or therapeutic advice.  https://www.highconflicthell.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn5xLFQKCaDCsVmeSwyQtuMydN-_xRj95O7286KH9LquDyIjAbTmDGt9baG9s_aem_0haCDjtc8nivJDk4bCOUpQ https://www.youtube.com/@highconflicthell https://www.instagram.com/highconflicthell/ https://www.tiktok.com/@highconflicthell

    55 min.

  6. 16. maj

    Representing Yourself Pro Se in Family Court, Alienation Claims & Custody Conflict

    We break down what it’s really like representing yourself pro se in family court — including the emotional, financial, and legal realities many parents face during high-conflict custody battles. We discuss how quickly parents can lose custody rights by missing hearings, why family court litigants are held to the same standard as attorneys, and how alienation claims are increasingly being used in custody disputes. We also explain why many parents cannot afford legal representation, despite the constitutional importance of parenting rights and the life-changing consequences of family court decisions. In this episode, we get into: what “pro se” actually means in family courtcontempt threats, attorney intimidation tactics, and fear of jailhow default custody orders happen when parents miss hearingsalienation accusations and “silver bullet” custody argumentsthe emotional and financial pressure of high-conflict co-parenting litigationwhy documentation, timelines, and written communication matter so much in custody caseshow courts evaluate credibility in family law disputesthe challenges of defending yourself against vague allegationsmental health evaluations, GAL investigations, and custody conflictwhy emotional reactions in texts and emails can hurt your casepractical tips for communicating and documenting during custody litigationthe difference between facts, allegations, and evidence in family courtWe also discuss the emotional toll of navigating custody litigation without representation, the power imbalance many parents experience in court, and the reality of trying to protect your relationship with your children while learning an incredibly complex legal system in real time. This podcast is based on personal experiences and opinions and is not legal advice, therapeutic advice, or professional mental health advice.  https://www.highconflicthell.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn5xLFQKCaDCsVmeSwyQtuMydN-_xRj95O7286KH9LquDyIjAbTmDGt9baG9s_aem_0haCDjtc8nivJDk4bCOUpQ https://www.youtube.com/@highconflicthell https://www.instagram.com/highconflicthell/ https://www.tiktok.com/@highconflicthell

    1 t.

  7. 12. maj

    Divorced Dad Math, Moms Want to Grill Too, & Motherload of Crap Day (follow-up)

    In this episode, we break down Divorce Dad Math, Motherload of Crap Day, and why Mother’s Day can feel surprisingly painful for so many women — especially inside high-conflict co-parenting and family court. We discuss: how 50/50 custody schedules can make Mother’s Day stressful for divorced momswhy family court often minimizes coercive control and post-separation abusethe financial realities of co-parenting after divorcewhy so many mothers feel unsupported by the family court systemand what courts could actually do to support moms through action — not just symbolic holidaysWe also get into: “Divorce Dad Math”school supplies, therapy bills, extracurricular costs, and custody conflictwhy grills go on sale for Father’s Day but not Mother’s Daygirls in sports, toxic coaching culture, and moms who grilland why Mother’s Day can be difficult for women navigating divorce, custody battles, infertility, estrangement, grief, or complicated family relationshipsIf you’re dealing with high-conflict custody, family court stress, post-divorce financial conflict, or difficult co-parenting dynamics, this episode will probably feel very familiar. This podcast is based on personal experiences and opinions and is not legal advice, therapeutic advice, or mental health advice. https://www.highconflicthell.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn5xLFQKCaDCsVmeSwyQtuMydN-_xRj95O7286KH9LquDyIjAbTmDGt9baG9s_aem_0haCDjtc8nivJDk4bCOUpQ https://www.youtube.com/@highconflicthell https://www.instagram.com/highconflicthell/ https://www.tiktok.com/@highconflicthell

    1 t.

  8. 8. maj

    Broken Attorney-Client Privilege & Mother’s Day (aka Mother Load of Crap Day)

    When your ex-husband comes into your driveway and shows you emails from his attorney, what do you do? You ask to take a picture of them, and he says "go for it, I hate him."  We get into: Weaponized Mother’s Day and Father’s Day provisions in parenting plansMental health evaluations in custody cases and who profits from themAttorney-client privilege and what happens when clients start exposing their own lawyersFinancial abuse in high-conflict co-parentingGAL investigations, CPS involvement, and allegations surrounding inappropriate material exposureThe emotional and financial toll of family court litigationWhy holidays often become flashpoints in toxic co-parenting dynamicsThe reality of trying to protect your children while also protecting your home, finances, and sanityThis episode contains discussion of high-conflict family court, coercive control, financial abuse, mental health allegations, and custody litigation. This podcast reflects personal opinions and experiences and is not legal advice or therapeutic advice. https://www.highconflicthell.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn5xLFQKCaDCsVmeSwyQtuMydN-_xRj95O7286KH9LquDyIjAbTmDGt9baG9s_aem_0haCDjtc8nivJDk4bCOUpQ https://www.youtube.com/@highconflicthell https://www.instagram.com/highconflicthell/ https://www.tiktok.com/@highconflicthell

    57 min.
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Stories about high-conflict relationships, child custody battles, family court, divorce, co-parenting, and toxic dynamics told by two single moms navigating the chaos in real time. Episodes can be listened to in any order — each one explores a different story, situation, or moment from life in high-conflict parenting and family court. All content produced for the High Conflict Hell podcast is owned and operated by High Conflict Hell LLC. This content is for informational and storytelling purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of this content without permission from High Conflict Hell LLC is prohibited.

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  • Skaber
    JeniLynn Marks and Jenn Lauren
  • Aktive år
    2025 - 2026
  • Episoder
    49
  • Vurdering
    Anstødeligt
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    © 2026 High Conflict Hell
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    High Conflict Hell
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