High Conflict Hell

JeniLynn Marks and Jenn Lauren
  • 4.7 (16)
  • Relationships

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. 2d ago

    Co-Parenting Sh*t Show, Communication & Summer Love

    Summer trips, communication breakdowns—and somehow… love 💗 This week we’re sharing the parenting stories that perfectly capture what high-conflict co-parenting can look like in real life. Summer vacation schedule turns into complete chaos when a parent doesn’t know when kids are leaving, where they’re going, or when they’re coming back.....while the kids somehow end up becoming smack in the middle of chaos. We talk about co-parenting communication, custody exchanges, summer parenting schedules, traveling with kids after divorce, and parenting plans—including why something as simple as communicating travel dates can become a battle in a high-conflict situation. And then… this episode takes a turn...💗 We have a very important apology to make to an ex-husband.  In This Episode Summer trips & parenting stories: The real-life chaos of coordinating kids, vacations, work, exchanges, and two households.High-conflict co-parenting: How a simple schedule change can turn into an entire ordeal.Kids caught in the middle: What happens when children become the messengers for parenting-time and exchange information.Co-parenting communication: The difference between sharing basic information and using communication—or withholding it—as a form of control.Summer custody schedules: When the parenting plan says one thing, but what actually happens with the kids looks completely different.Traveling with kids after divorce: How much information should you give the other parent when taking the kids out of state?Parenting plans: Why travel, notice, exchanges, and communication are things worth thinking about before there’s a conflict.The 3:00 PM Safeway showdown: One custody exchange, multiple messages, three kids in the middle, and a whole lot of unnecessary chaos.A minor modification with major problems: An update from the other side of our high-conflict parenting lives.And somehow… love. 💗 Jen remembers exactly what it feels like to fall hard —and realizes she may owe her ex-husband an apology. Sort of. Plus: tonic water, Mom’s questionable gin-and-tonic wisdom, party anxiety, and our Weeks in Hell.Parenting stories. High-conflict co-parenting. Divorce. Summer custody. Parenting plans. Communication breakdowns. Family court. And falling in love. 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. 5d ago

    Gaslighting: Lying, Cheating & Breakups

    We’re breaking down gaslighting—what it actually is, what it isn’t, and how lying and manipulation can slowly make you question your own reality. This one gets personal as we dive into a recent breakup and the complicated reality of dating, relationships, and starting over when you have kids. What is gaslighting? The difference between a lie, manipulation, and a pattern of actual gaslighting.Gaslighting in relationships and marriage: How repeated denial and rewriting reality can make you stop trusting your own instincts.Cheating, infidelity & betrayal: Jen tells the full story of the Pink Hair saga—a naked photo, years of denials, and eventually finding out what really happened.When your gut knows before you do: Why we can sense something is wrong while still allowing someone else to convince us otherwise.Gaslighting after divorce: How patterns from toxic or high-conflict relationships can follow you long after the relationship ends.Dating after divorce & toxic relationships: Recognizing old patterns, setting boundaries, and figuring out what a healthy relationship actually feels like.Breakups & moving on: That moment when you finally stop waiting for someone else to give you closure.And, of course, family court, co-parenting, parenting-plan drama, exes, dating, and our Weeks in Hell.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. Aug 11

    Motion to Reconsider: What Is It? And We’re Not Losers

    What is a Motion for Reconsideration, and what happens when a family court judge denies it? In this episode we break down the latest ruling in Jen’s Washington family court case—and for once, we’re not the losers. Jen’s ex-husband asked the court to reconsider its previous ruling involving a requested mental health evaluation.  We walk through what a Motion for Reconsideration actually is, why the judge again found that a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) request is not the same thing as a court order, and what the ruling says about trying to compel a CR 35 psychological examination in Washington family court. We also talk about the thousands of dollars families can spend litigating psychological evaluations, attorney fees, fee shifting, allegations of intransigence, and the financial realities of high-conflict custody and parenting-plan litigation. Then we read an email from a listener—and clinical psychologist—that forces us to look at Jen’s case from a different perspective: Are we giving her ex-husband too much benefit of the doubt by blaming his attorney for the escalating conflict? That conversation takes us into coercive control, manipulation, weaponized incompetence, triangulation, DARVO, gray rocking, post-separation abuse, financial abuse, and the ways high-conflict family court litigation can become an extension of an unhealthy relationship dynamic. And underneath all of it is the question we keep coming back to on High Conflict Hell: What happens when a court system that is supposed to resolve family conflict becomes part of the conflict itself? Also: soccer injuries, dating, Jen’s secret new love interest, and the deeply embarrassing realization that apparently everyone has a podcast now. In this episode: • Motion for Reconsideration explained in plain English • Washington family court and CR 35 psychological examinations • Guardian ad Litem recommendations vs. court orders • Mental health evaluations in custody and parenting-plan cases • Attorney fees, litigation costs, and intransigence • High-conflict divorce and custody litigation • Coercive control and post-separation abuse • DARVO, triangulation, and weaponized incompetence • Gray rocking a high-conflict co-parent • Financial abuse through family court litigation • And, somehow, Jen finally wins something in family court 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. Aug 8

    Lindsay Clancy Trial: Mental Health, Medication, & How the Court System Treats Women

    We take a deep dive into the Lindsay Clancy trial, the heartbreaking story of a mother whose life unraveled amid postpartum psychosis, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, psychiatric medications, and repeated pleas for help. We discuss the latest trial testimony, Lindsay Clancy's mental health journey, her treatment history, suicide attempt, and the legal battle over whether a woman suffering from severe perinatal mental illness should be viewed through the lens of punishment or compassion. We also explore the broader conversation this case has sparked about maternal mental health, postpartum mental health, suicide, psychiatric medication, the stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis, and how both criminal court and family court can treat women navigating mental illness, trauma, and motherhood. Whether you're following the Lindsay Clancy trial, looking to better understand postpartum psychosis, or interested in the intersection of women's mental health and the legal system, this episode offers thoughtful legal analysis and an honest conversation about the real story behind the headlines. Content Warning: This episode discusses suicide, child death, postpartum psychosis, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, maternal mental illness, trauma, domestic abuse, and the family and criminal court systems, which some listeners may find distressing. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, medical, or mental health advice or create an attorney-client relationship. 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. Aug 4

    Hope Rose's Story: I Lost My Son Through an Ex Parte Order

    What happens when a mother loses custody through an ex parte court order without a full trial? In this episode of High Conflict Hell, Hope Rose shares her years-long family court battle, including how she says her son was removed through an emergency custody order, why she chose not to comply with that order for 67 days, and what happened after. Hope discusses navigating family court as a self-represented litigant, custody evaluations, allegations of domestic abuse, expert testimony, and the emotional toll of prolonged custody litigation. She also explains how she's turned her experience into advocacy for other protective mothers facing high-conflict custody disputes. If you're interested in family court, child custody, protective mothers, ex parte custody orders, custody evaluations, parental rights, domestic abuse, or high-conflict co-parenting, this conversation offers one mother's perspective on the system and the lasting impact of family court litigation. Register for the FREE Family Court Transformation Summit, August 10 -14, 2026 hosted by Hope Rose (and come see JeniLynn speak August 10).  The Family Court Transformation Summit brings together attorneys, mental health professionals, advocates, experts, and parents to discuss the realities of today's family court system. Learn about child custody, domestic abuse, protective mothers, high-conflict co-parenting, custody evaluations, parental rights, and practical strategies for navigating family court while protecting your mental health. Whether you're currently in family court, supporting someone who is, or working to reform the system, this free virtual summit offers education, resources, and hope. Register for free: www.familycourtsummit.com 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. Aug 1

    Children Are Not Property: Meg Groff on Fixing Family Court

    Family law attorney Meg Groff has spent more than 40 years fighting for women, children, and survivors of domestic violence—and she's still in the fight. She is the author of Not If I Can Help It: A Family Lawyer's Battles for Justice for Victims of Domestic Violence and the Poor, available wherever books are sold. In this episode, Meg explains why children in custody cases should never be treated as property, why a one-size-fits-all presumption of 50/50 custody can harm children, and how the family court system often prioritizes parental rights over children's safety and well-being. Meg shares the personal experience that inspired her legal career, discusses the rise of the fathers' rights movement, the use of parental alienation claims in custody litigation, and why parenting plans can sometimes unintentionally create more conflict instead of less. Whether you're navigating a custody battle, practicing family law, advocating for survivors of domestic violence, or simply interested in how the family court system works, this conversation offers more than four decades of insight into one of the most misunderstood areas of the law. Meg's book: Not If I Can Help It: A Family Lawyer's Battles for Justice for Victims of Domestic Violence and the Poor(available wherever books are sold). Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Every family law case is unique, and the information shared in this episode should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice from a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction. Listening to this podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship. 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. Jul 28

    High Conflict Lawyers: Motion to Reconsider & Tit-illating Parenting Stories

    This week, we’re back in family court with a motion to reconsider after Daddy’s request to compel a mental health evaluation was denied. We break down what a motion to reconsider actually is, why court rules matter, and how repeated motions and high-conflict litigation can financially and emotionally impact the parents—and ultimately their children. Then comes the plot twist: Mom and Dad start communicating directly through OurFamilyWizard, and it turns out they may agree on far more than their court filings would suggest. We talk settlement, attorney fees, mental health evaluations, changing circumstances, and why a detailed parenting plan can prevent every disagreement from becoming another trip to court. And because this is High Conflict Hell, we mix family court with real-life parenting stories, parenting humor, and the absolute chaos of being a mom. One very important message gets misread while someone is naked, there are multiple t**s-out parenting stories, a soccer mom eats shit in the street, and a family beach day goes slightly off the rails. High-conflict lawyers, motions to reconsider, funny parenting stories, co-parenting, custody battles, single mom life, and t**s out. Next time, we’ll try to put our clothes on before crying in bed with our ex-boyfriends while messaging our ex-husbands. Not legal advice, therapeutic advice, or relationship 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. Jul 25

    See You in Family Court: Car Crashes, School Districts & Summer Vacations

    We are back with real-life parenting stories involving car crashes, summer vacations, school district issues, and family court. We share what happens when warnings about typical teenage behavior get dismissed when two parents cannot effectively communicate—and more than $20,000 in damage occurs. The accident opens up a much bigger conversation about teenage behavior, parental accountability, 50/50 custody, and the difference between sharing parenting time on paper and actually sharing the mental, financial, and logistical work of raising children. We also get into school district disputes, private school tuition, medical appointments, extracurricular expenses, and what happens when a parenting plan doesn’t clearly address some of the decisions parents end up fighting about later. We share a family court story that shows exactly why the details of a parenting plan matter. A dispute over summer vacation, out-of-state travel, parenting time, exchange locations, and a temporary parenting plan quickly escalates into attorney emails, accusations of withholding the children and parental alienation, and threats of going back to court. But when Mom and Dad are finally able to communicate directly through OurFamilyWizard, the conflict looks very different. We discuss: • High-conflict co-parenting and family court • Parenting plans and custody agreements • 50/50 custody vs. 50/50 parenting • School districts and educational decision-making • Private school tuition and shared child expenses • Summer vacation provisions in parenting plans • Out-of-state travel with children after divorce • Parenting-time exchanges and neutral exchange locations • Temporary parenting plans and custody modifications • Attorney conflict and escalating family law litigation • OurFamilyWizard and co-parent communication • Allegations of parental alienation and withholding parenting time • Teenagers, boundaries, consequences, and co-parenting between two homes • Why detailed parenting plans can prevent future custody disputes If you’re navigating divorce, child custody, a parenting plan, a custody modification, or high-conflict co-parenting, this episode is a real-life look at how seemingly ordinary parenting issues—school, vacations, transportation, communication, and schedules—can become major disputes in family court. Learn more about parenting plans at ParentingPlan101.com. The first class is free. High Conflict Hell is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not provide legal, medical, 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

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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
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    71
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 High Conflict Hell
  • Show Website
    High Conflict Hell

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