The Alec & Lydia Act (HB 2995): Domestic Violence, Coercive Control & Child Custody

Arizona has passed one of the most significant family court and child custody reforms in years.In this episode, we break down The Alec & Lydia Act (HB 2995) and what Arizona's new law could mean for child custody, family law, domestic violence, coercive control, shared custody, parental rights, and family court cases across the country. We discuss how the law changes custody decisions involving domestic violence, legally recognizes coercive control as a form of abuse, prioritizes the best interests of the child and child safety over equal parenting time, and could reshape how judges evaluate custody disputes.We also share a major update from Jen's ongoing family court case, discuss who pays for psychological evaluations and mental health evaluations in child custody litigation, and explain why understanding court rules can make or break a custody case.Finally, we explore one of the biggest lessons we've learned after years of custody litigation: a poorly written parenting plan can cost parents tens of thousands of dollars in attorney's fees and repeated trips back to family court, while a well-designed parenting plan and custody agreement can prevent future conflict before it starts.Whether you're navigating divorce, a child custody battle, co-parenting, parenting plans, custody agreements, custody modifications, domestic violence allegations, coercive control, psychological evaluations, or simply trying to understand how family court works, this episode is packed with practical insights, legal analysis, and real-world experiences from inside High Conflict Hell.Nothing discussed in this podcast constitutes legal advice, therapeutic advice, or mental health advice. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only.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