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.comhttps://www.parentingplan101.com/ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/docufam-custody-event-log/id6761786386https://www.highconflicthell.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn5xLFQKCaDCsVmeSwyQtuMydN-_xRj95O7286KH9LquDyIjAbTmDGt9baG9s_aem_0haCDjtc8nivJDk4bCOUpQhttps://www.youtube.com/@highconflicthellhttps://www.instagram.com/highconflicthell/https://www.tiktok.com/@highconflicthell