High-Conflict Divorce: What Men Get Wrong (w/ Chris and Lisa from "Been There, Got Out")

High-Conflict Divorce: What Men Get Wrong (w/ Chris and Lisa from "Been There, Got Out")

From Dad Starting Over by Dad Starting Over

March 27, 2026 · 1h 8m · Episode 371

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges men face in high-conflict divorces, featuring insights from Chris and Lisa on legal abuse and custody battles.

Divorce isn’t just emotional — it can turn into psychological warfare. In this livestream, I sit down with Chris and Lisa from Been There Got Out, two of the most experienced voices I’ve spoken with on high-conflict divorce, legal abuse, and custody battles. We dig into: Why “being a good guy” often backfires in family court How false allegations gain traction (and why men are especially vulnerable) The biggest mistakes men make when communicating with their ex Why courts reward cooperation — even when the other side is acting insane Parallel parenting vs co-parenting (and what NOT to call it in court) How manipulators weaponize kids, restraining orders, and the legal system What to do if you’re terrified of custody evaluations or taking the stand Chris and Lisa don’t deal in theory. They deal with the worst cases — the ones that never “cool off” and never resolve on their own. If you’re in a contentious divorce, haven’t seen your kids, or feel like the system is stacked against you, this conversation will give you clarity, grounding, and practical direction. 👉 Learn more about Chris and Lisa’s work at https://beentheregotout.com 👉 Join my men’s support community at…

People in this episode

Host: Dad Starting Over

Guests: Chris, Lisa

Topics covered

  • high-conflict divorce
  • legal abuse
  • custody battles
  • communication mistakes
  • co-parenting
  • manipulation in divorce

Keywords

  • high-conflict divorce
  • custody evaluations
  • family court
  • communication
  • manipulation
  • co-parenting
  • legal system

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Been There, Got Out

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