EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 52 MIN
Summer Custody Chaos, Dad Math & “See You In Court”
from High Conflict Hell
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.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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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 e...
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