Scorned, Jealous, and Unchecked: When an Ex Turns Destructive

Not all custody battles are about the kids. Sometimes they’re about control, jealousy, and revenge.In this episode of Deadbeat Dad by Design, we dive into what happens when a scorned ex allows bitterness and jealousy to drive their actions — and the devastating impact it can have on families, co-parenting, and the children caught in the middle.We talk about manipulation, online smear campaigns, emotional warfare, and the tactics some people use to punish their former partner instead of protecting their kids.This is a raw conversation about accountability, truth, and what happens when the system allows destructive behavior to go unchecked.