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. 9 hr ago

    Status Conference: What the Hell Is It? Family Court, Daddy & a Custody Battle

    We break down what a status conference is, what to expect, and how it fits into a high-conflict child custody case in Family Court. We record before and after Jen’s real-life status conference as she navigates a minor parenting plan modification, jurisdiction issues, mediation delays, discovery disputes, a Guardian ad Litem (GAL), attorney conflict, and the mounting financial cost of family court litigation. We also talk about why understanding family court procedure matters—especially if you're representing yourself pro se—and how a custody case can spiral into tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees before parents ever make it to trial. Plus, Daddy makes another appearance, we discuss why poorly written parenting plans can create even more conflict. If you're navigating family court, a custody battle, a parenting plan modification, or a high-conflict co-parenting situation, this episode offers a real-life look behind the curtain at a process that can feel confusing, intimidating, and anything but transparent. Learn more about creating stronger parenting plans at ParentingPlan101.com. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not provide legal, medical, mental health, or therapeutic advice. https://www.parentingplan101.com/  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/docufam-custody-event-log/id6761786386 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

  2. 3 days ago

    Dorothy's Story (Part 3): The GAL Report, Pretrial Conference & Settlement Conference

    In the final chapter of Dorothy's story, we break down the Guardian ad Litem (GAL) investigation and report, navigating a pretrial conference pro se, searching for an attorney, mediation, and the difficult decision of whether to settle or go to trial. Dorothy shares what it was like navigating family court without an attorney, how a well-written parenting plan became critical to protecting her son, and the lessons she learned after years of high-conflict custody litigation. If you're facing a child custody dispute, this episode offers practical education on Guardian ad Litem (GAL) recommendations, parenting plans, mediation, settlement negotiations, and preparing for family court. This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, medical, mental health, or therapeutic advice. Listening to this podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship. Always consult a qualified attorney, healthcare provider, or mental health professional regarding your specific circumstances. https://www.parentingplan101.com/  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/docufam-custody-event-log/id6761786386 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

  3. 14 Jul

    Dorothy's Story (Part 2): Play Therapy, A Parent Banned From School & Family Court

    In Part 2 of this three-part series, a simple request to continue a six-year-old's play therapy spirals into a high-conflict custody dispute—and his father's request for sole custody. The dispute quickly expands into battles over parenting decisions, school records, police involvement, and a parenting plan that leaves some of the biggest decisions about a child's life completely undefined. Dorothy details how a Fourth of July parenting exchange involving police resurfaces during play therapy, leading to new questions about the child's emotional well-being. She also shares why a parent was ultimately banned from his son's school and how disagreements over therapy and education led to court intervention, a Guardian ad Litem (GAL), and thousands of dollars in additional litigation. We also discuss: • Play therapy in child custody cases • Police involvement during parenting exchanges • A parent being banned from a child's school • Parenting plans that fail to address school  • Guardian ad Litem (GAL) investigations • Case managers and high-conflict custody disputes • High-conflict co-parenting and OFW (OurFamilyWizard) • Family court litigation and attorney tactics • The financial cost of child custody battles • Preparing for trial without an attorney This is Part 2 of a three-part series following Dorothy's ongoing custody case. High Conflict Hell is a podcast about family court, child custody, parenting plans, domestic violence, coercive control, court abuse, and the realities of high-conflict litigation. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests. Nothing in this episode constitutes legal advice. https://www.parentingplan101.com/  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/docufam-custody-event-log/id6761786386 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

  4. 11 Jul

    Dorothy's Story (Part 1): From Mexico to a Kansas Custody Battle

    Dorothy is from Mexico. After moving to Kansas, she has a child with an attorney. Years later, what begins as a simple request to continue her six-year-old son's therapy spirals into an all-out child custody battle after his father responds by seeking sole custody. In Part 1 of Dorothy's Story, Dorothy shares how language barriers, cultural expectations, coercive control, domestic violence, and court abuse shaped her custody case. According to Dorothy, her ex weaponized her English, used court-ordered communication to maintain control, and repeatedly used litigation as a means of control. She also explains why multiple attorneys told her that abuse directed at her—not her child—would likely have little impact on custody in Kansas. We also discuss: • Kansas child custody laws and the 50/50 presumption • Domestic violence and coercive control • Family court litigation • Court abuse and litigation tactics • Parenting plans and high-conflict co-parenting • OFW (OurFamilyWizard) communications • Language barriers in family court • Custody battles involving attorneys • Financial control after separation • Why leaving an abusive relationship doesn't always end the abuse This is Part 1 of a three-part series following Dorothy's ongoing custody case. High Conflict Hell is a podcast about family court, child custody, parenting plans, domestic violence, coercive control, court abuse, and the realities of high-conflict litigation. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests. Nothing in this episode constitutes legal advice. https://www.parentingplan101.com/  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/docufam-custody-event-log/id6761786386 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

  5. 7 Jul

    Parenting Plans, Summer Holidays & High-Conflict Custody Battles

    What happens when parenting plans, summer holidays, and custody battles collide? Usually... conflict. Help keep track of family law events with DocuFam: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/docufam-custody-event-log/id6761786386 In this episode of High Conflict Hell, we break down why the 4th of July, summer vacation, and holiday schedules become some of the biggest sources of family court litigation—and how a well-written parenting plan can keep you out of court. We discuss holiday custody schedules, summer parenting time, vacation provisions, unnecessary exchanges, and the hidden mistakes that create conflict instead of preventing it. We also share real stories from our own custody cases, including surprise vacations ruined, police threats over exchanges, weaponized parenting plans, and why some attorneys seem to draft agreements that practically guarantee you'll be back in family court. If you're negotiating a custody agreement, modifying a parenting plan, or trying to survive a high-conflict co-parenting relationship, this episode is packed with practical strategies to reduce conflict, protect your parenting time, and avoid expensive custody battles. Topics include: • Parenting plans • Child custody agreements • Summer custody schedules • Holiday custody and the 4th of July • Family court • High-conflict co-parenting • Custody modifications • Summer vacation provisions • Parenting plan mistakes • Right of first refusal • Custody exchanges • Guardian ad Litem (GAL) • Family law • Co-parenting conflict • Keeping yourself out of court Whether you're celebrating the 4th of July or just trying to survive another summer of custody exchanges, this episode may change how you think about writing a parenting plan. https://www.parentingplan101.com/  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/docufam-custody-event-log/id6761786386 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

  6. 4 Jul

    The Alec & Lydia Act (HB 2995): Domestic Violence, Coercive Control & Child Custody

    Arizona has passed one of the most significant family court and child custody reforms in years. In this episode, we break down The Alec & Lydia Act (HB 2995) and what Arizona's new law could mean for child custody, family law, domestic violence, coercive control, shared custody, parental rights, and family court cases across the country. We discuss how the law changes custody decisions involving domestic violence, legally recognizes coercive control as a form of abuse, prioritizes the best interests of the child and child safety over equal parenting time, and could reshape how judges evaluate custody disputes. We also share a major update from Jen's ongoing family court case, discuss who pays for psychological evaluations and mental health evaluations in child custody litigation, and explain why understanding court rules can make or break a custody case. Finally, we explore one of the biggest lessons we've learned after years of custody litigation: a poorly written parenting plan can cost parents tens of thousands of dollars in attorney's fees and repeated trips back to family court, while a well-designed parenting plan and custody agreement can prevent future conflict before it starts. Whether you're navigating divorce, a child custody battle, co-parenting, parenting plans, custody agreements, custody modifications, domestic violence allegations, coercive control, psychological evaluations, or simply trying to understand how family court works, this episode is packed with practical insights, legal analysis, and real-world experiences from inside High Conflict Hell. Nothing discussed in this podcast constitutes legal advice, therapeutic advice, or mental health advice. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only. https://www.parentingplan101.com/  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/docufam-custody-event-log/id6761786386 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

  7. 30 Jun

    DARVO & Family Court: How Defending Yourself Gets You Labeled "High Conflict"

    In this episode, we break down DARVO (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender) and explain how this manipulation tactic frequently appears in family court, child custody disputes, and high-conflict co-parenting. Through real-life examples from our own custody cases, we discuss how allegations can shift the focus away from the original conduct and onto the parent responding to it. We explore how accusations of parental alienation, mental instability, and high-conflict behavior can arise after a parent attempts to protect themselves or their children. We also discuss the role attorneys, litigation tactics, motions to compel, custody evaluations, and communication between co-parents can play in escalating conflict instead of resolving it. In this episode we discuss: What DARVO means (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender)DARVO in family court and child custody casesHigh-conflict custody litigationCo-parenting conflict and manipulationGaslighting and narcissistic abuse tacticsParental alienation allegationsMotions to compel and custody litigation strategyMental health evaluations in custody disputesGuardian ad Litem (GAL) investigationsAttorney ethics and litigation tacticsParenting plans and dispute resolutionWhy parents are often labeled "high conflict" for defending themselvesFamily court reform and protecting children from unnecessary litigationWhether you're navigating a custody battle, writing a parenting plan, dealing with high-conflict co-parenting, or simply trying to understand why family court can feel so overwhelming, this episode explains one of the most common manipulation tactics parents encounter—and why recognizing DARVO can help you better understand what's happening. This podcast discusses our personal experiences and opinions. It is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not legal or mental health advice. https://www.parentingplan101.com/  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/docufam-custody-event-log/id6761786386 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

  8. 27 Jun

    The Anna Kepner Case: When Murder and Family Court Collide

    An 18-year-old girl, Anna Kepner, was allegedly murdered aboard a cruise ship by her 16-year-old stepbrother, Timothy Hudson. What began as a tragic criminal case soon spilled into family court when the biological father of Timothy Hudson's younger sister—the younger sibling of the teen accused of Anna Kepner's murder—filed an emergency custody action, arguing that the child should be removed from her mother's care following the incident. In this episode, we discuss the intersection of family law and criminal law, the emergency custody hearing that followed Anna Kepner's death, and why the custody dispute is now receiving national attention through Court TV coverage. We also explore: The Anna Kepner caseTimothy Hudson and the criminal allegationsEmergency custody motions in family courtChild custody and parental fitness allegationsFamily court judges and emergency hearingsCourt TV coverage of custody casesBlended family dynamics and family lawMedia bias and public perceptionHow news coverage shapes opinions about custody casesInternal bias, judicial discretion, and family court decisionsThe "best interests of the child" standardHigh-conflict custody litigationFamily law and criminal law overlapParenting, supervision, and accountabilityHow reasonable people can reach different conclusions from the same factsMost importantly, we discuss why family court cases are often far more complicated than they appear online, and how our own experiences, beliefs, and biases can shape the way we view judges, parents, and court decisions. #FamilyCourt #ChildCustody #AnnaKepner #TimothyHudson #CourtTV #FamilyLaw #CustodyBattle #HighConflictCustody #ParentingPlans #BestInterestsOfTheChild #EmergencyCustody #CriminalLaw #FamilyCourtPodcast #CustodyDispute #CoParenting #JudicialBias #CourtCases #TrueCrime #BlendedFamilies #FamilyLawPodcast https://www.parentingplan101.com/  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/docufam-custody-event-log/id6761786386 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

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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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  • Creator
    JeniLynn Marks and Jenn Lauren
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 High Conflict Hell
  • Show Website
    High Conflict Hell

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