Borderline Custody Battles: Power Dynamics Unveiled
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Attorney Clarke Young delves into the intricate world of high conflict custody battles involving individuals with borderline personality disorder. He reveals how these disputes are not about parenting but about power dynamics, manipulation, and control. Clarke emphasizes the challenges faced by courts in addressing psychological pathologies that drive such conflicts and discusses the hurdles in resolving these complex cases.
Key Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
01:30 – Borderline Personality Disorder and Power Dynamics
03:45 – Addressing Psychological Pathologies in Court
06:20 – Court's Focus on Conciliation and Settlement
08:40 – Shift in Court's Recognition of Borderline vs. Normal Range Parent
10:15 – Resolving Power-Driven Conflicts