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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 55 MIN

Parenting Plans, Summer Holidays & High-Conflict Custody Battles

from High Conflict Hell · host JeniLynn Marks and Jenn Lauren

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/id6761786386In 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 courtWhether 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/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

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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 schedule...

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