High Conflict Hell

JeniLynn Marks and Jenn Lauren
  • 4.7 (15)
  • Relationships
  • Updated Weekly

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. 1d ago

    Parental Alienation Defenses, Teenagers & Parenting Time Refusal

    We discuss parental alienation allegations, whether there are any real defenses to parental alienation claims, and what happens when teenagers begin exerting power over parenting time and custody schedules.  Through real family court stories, parenting stories, and our own experiences navigating high-conflict custody disputes, we explore the growing tension between court orders, adolescent autonomy, and parental responsibility.  We cover:  Family dynamics and high-conflict co-parenting50/50 custody arrangements and parenting schedulesChildren refusing parenting timeTeenagers exerting power in custody disputesParental alienation allegations and possible defensesFamily court expectations versus real-world parenting challengesCustody litigation and parenting time enforcementWhy many parents feel trapped between a teenager's choices and court ordersFamily court stories and real-life custody conflictsParenting stories from high-conflict familiesThe realities of modern family court systemsCo-parenting conflict and long-term family relationshipsDisclaimer: This episode discusses parental alienation allegations, family court experiences, and custody disputes from our personal perspectives. Nothing in this episode constitutes legal advice, psychological advice, or professional recommendations. Every family, child, and court case is different. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, opinions, and publicly available information and should not be relied upon as legal or mental health guidance. If you enjoy family court stories, family dynamics podcasts, parenting stories podcasts, discussions about child custody, parenting plans, co-parenting conflict, parental alienation allegations, custody litigation, and the realities of modern family court, this episode is for you. https://www.parentingplan101.com/  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

    58 min

  2. 4d ago

    Family Court Is a Business: Kids Are the Product, Lawyers & Judges Make Money

    Christine Miller (lawyer, advocate, and badass from Kentucky) joins us to discuss what she thought was a local problem with family court judges and attorneys—only to discover that parents across the United States and around the world are telling the exact same stories. After leaving family law practice, Christine began exposing courtroom misconduct, judicial accountability issues, and growing concerns about the family court system through social media, her podcast, and the Judg-y app, which allows parents to review judges and share their courtroom experiences. In this episode, we discuss: Family court reformJudicial accountability and transparencyJudges, attorneys, GALs, and third-party professionalsHigh-conflict custody litigationParental alienation allegationsMental health evaluations in custody casesDomestic violence claims in family court50/50 custody lawsCourtroom cameras and public oversightAttorney ethics and litigation tacticsThe financial costs of family courtReal parent stories from across the countryWe also discuss why so many parents feel unheard by the system, the emotional and financial toll of custody litigation, and whether family court is truly operating in the best interests of children. If you're navigating a custody dispute, parenting plan modification, GAL investigation, co-parenting conflict, domestic violence allegations, or ongoing family court litigation, this episode explores why so many families believe the problems are much bigger than any one case, judge, or state. No legal, medical, mental health, or therapeutic advice is provided. This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. https://www.parentingplan101.com/  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

    1h 3m

  3. Jun 9

    The Best Interest of the Child... and Other Family Court Fairy Tales

    What does "the best interest of the child" actually mean in family court? In this episode, we break down one of the most commonly used phrases in child custody cases and ask whether courts, attorneys, and parents are truly prioritizing children's physical safety, emotional well-being, and long-term stability. We tell parenting stories, and discuss real-life custody disputes and how the phrase "best interest of the child" is often used by parents and attorneys to justify conflict rather than reduce it. We share outrageous parenting app messages involving a six-year-old's haircut, disputes over household furniture, ongoing custody litigation, and the emotional toll high-conflict co-parenting takes on families. In This Episode We Discuss: best interest of the child standard in family courtchild custody and parenting plan modificationshigh-conflict co-parenting and custody disputesGAL (Guardian ad Litem) investigationspsychological evaluations in custody casesweaponized communication in co-parenting relationshipsparenting app messages and OFW communicationparental conflict and family court litigationemotional abuse, coercive control, and court abusefamily law attorneys and custody litigation tacticscustody evaluations and mental health assessmentschildren's emotional well-being during divorceparenting podcast discussions and real parenting storiesnavigating family court as a parentparenting challenges after separation and divorcecustody battles and the impact on childrenThis parenting podcast is based on personal experiences, opinions, and real parenting stories. It is not legal advice, mental health advice, or therapeutic advice. https://www.parentingplan101.com/  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

    1h 1m

  4. Jun 6

    Coercive Control, Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard & Family Court Collusion | Dr. Cocchiola, Therapist & LCSW Weighs In

    We brought in someone with a much bigger brain than ours. Dr. Christine Cocchiola is an expert on coercive control, was involved in the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard case, is way too familiar with Ty & Syd from The Nightmare Upstairs, and has spent years helping parents navigate toxic relationships, weaponized children, alienation accusations, and family court. If you've ever wondered whether you're dealing with high conflict, coercive control, or a court system that seems determined to make everything worse, this episode is for you. For free resources from Dr. Christine Cocchiola on how to navigate coercive control and other high conflict issues visit: www.iknowyourheart.com https://www.parentingplan101.com/  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

    1h 4m

  5. Jun 2

    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.parentingplan101.com/  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

  6. May 30

    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.parentingplan101.com/  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 hr

  7. May 26

    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.parentingplan101.com/  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

  8. May 23

    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.parentingplan101.com/  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
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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
    2K
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
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    © 2026 High Conflict Hell
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