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  • Medicated Marriages: When Pharmaceuticals Drive Divorce
    Apr 10 2026

    Episode Summary: Attorney Clarke Young delves into the complexities of family law cases where psychiatric medications influence behavior, communication, and decisions during a divorce. He highlights the role of addictive behaviors, the challenges of medication side effects, and the importance of expert testimony in untangling chemical effects from character issues.

    Key Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 01:30 – Role of medications in family law cases 03:45 – Impact of addictive behaviors 06:15 – Documenting concerns without medical diagnosis 09:00 – Expert witnesses in custody disputes 12:30 – Mistakes parents make without expert guidance 15:45 – Building a legal strategy with qualified experts 18:30 – Financial challenges in handling such cases

    About the Show: *Vampire Divorce* is a series hosted by Attorney Clarke Young, focusing on intricate family law cases and expert insights into navigating complex legal scenarios. The show provides valuable expertise for individuals facing challenging divorce situations.

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    18 min
  • Virtual Visitation: When Screens Replace Parents
    Mar 27 2026

    Episode Summary: Attorney Clarke Young delves into the complexities of virtual visitation and its effects on parent-child relationships. He highlights the misguided notions behind virtual visitation orders and discusses the psychological implications of screen interactions on children. Clarke emphasizes the importance of real-world connections over digital contact, shedding light on the potential risks and concerns associated with virtual visitation.

    Key Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 01:30 – Misconceptions around virtual visitation orders 03:45 – Psychological impact of virtual reality on children 06:20 – Situations where virtual visitation may be appropriate 08:10 – Safeguards and boundaries for virtual visitation 10:25 – Dealing with manipulative behavior in virtual visitation 12:40 – Long-term implications of digital contact on parenting 15:50 – Proposal for addressing psychological dysfunction in family court systems

    About the Show: *Vampire Divorce* is a podcast series hosted by seasoned family law attorney and expert witness, Clarke Young. The show explores various aspects of family law, offering insights and perspectives on high-conflict custody cases, divorce proceedings, and related legal issues.

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    14 min
  • Protective Parenting or Parental Alienation: Clarifying the Line in Borderline Cases
    Mar 13 2026

    Episode Summary:

    In this episode of *Vampire Divorce* Clarke Young delves into the complex topic of parental alienation and its correlation with borderline personality disorder. Explaining the nuances of parent alienation and its impact on children, Clarke highlights the challenges in differentiating between alienation and estrangement in court proceedings. He emphasizes the critical role of expert witnesses and evidence in correcting judicial errors that can perpetuate harmful dynamics.

    Key Timestamps:

    00:00 – Introduction

    01:30 – Definition of Parental Alienation

    03:45 – Correlation with Borderline Personality Disorder

    06:20 – Distinguishing Alienation from Estrangement

    09:15 – Correcting Judicial Errors

    12:00 – Guiding Principles for Parents Facing Accusations

    15:30 – Importance of Documentation and Therapy

    About the Show:

    *Vampire Divorce* explores the intricate intersections of family law, psychology, and custody disputes through the lens of Clarke Young. Each episode offers valuable insights and strategies for navigating high-conflict family dynamics and legal complexities.

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    19 min
  • The Team That Sees the Truth: Working with Evaluators and Therapists
    Feb 27 2026

    Episode Summary:

    In this episode of *Vampire Divorce* Clarke Young discusses the challenges faced in borderline personality disorder cases, particularly in building the right team involving parents, attorneys, and mental health professionals. From the obstacles of appointing qualified child custody evaluators to finding therapists who understand borderline personality disorder, Clarke sheds light on the crucial aspects that can impact court proceedings and child well-being significantly.

    Key Timestamps:

    00:00 – Introduction

    01:30 – Appointing Child Custody Evaluators

    03:45 – Challenges with Therapist Selection

    06:20 – Role of Highly Qualified Experts

    09:10 – Coaching Strategies for Attorneys

    11:45 – Identifying Understanding Evaluators

    About the Show:

    *Vampire Divorce* delves into the complexities of family law cases involving borderline personality disorder. Join Clarke Young as he navigates the challenges and strategies essential in such intricate legal matters.

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    21 min
  • Educating the Court: Turning Clinical Reality into Enforceable Orders
    Feb 13 2026

    Episode Summary:

    Attorney Clarke Young delves into the challenges judges face in recognizing the complexities of borderline personality disorder in custody cases. He emphasizes the importance of educating the court to translate psychological issues into enforceable orders. Clarke highlights the need for impeccable pleadings and evidence to build the court's confidence in understanding the impact of borderline behaviors on parenting.

    Key Timestamps:

    00:00 – Introduction

    02:15 – Judges' struggle in recognizing psychological issues

    05:30 – Importance of high-quality evidence in court

    09:45 – Signs that judges or evaluators miss clinical dynamics

    13:20 – Expert witness role in educating judges

    16:40 – Common mistakes that can cause judges to miss the point

    20:10 – Impact on children and non-BPD parent when court understands

    About the Show:

    *Vampire Divorce* is a podcast hosted by Mike Leon where Attorney Clarke Young, a seasoned family law expert, sheds light on navigating the challenges of borderline personality disorder in custody cases. Gain insights into legal strategies and psychological nuances in family law proceedings.

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    20 min
  • Children First: Concrete Custody Tools That Protect Kids in High-Conflict Cases
    Jan 30 2026

    Episode Summary:

    Attorney Clarke Young delves into the intricacies of creating parenting plans that prioritize children's well-being in high-conflict custody disputes. From handling drop-off drama to medical decisions, Clarke offers concrete tools for parents to navigate challenging situations and safeguard their children from chaos.

    Key Timestamps:

    00:00 – Introduction

    01:30 – Crafting Child-Centered Parenting Plans

    03:45 – Strategies for Severely Borderline Parents

    05:20 – Conditional Custody Orders

    07:10 – Co-Parenting vs. Parallel Parenting

    09:05 – Communication Tools for Conflict Mitigation

    11:15 – Warning Signs of Child Manipulation

    13:40 – Challenges with Reunification Therapy

    15:50 – Recognizing Ineffective Parenting Plans

    18:00 – Seeking Evidence for Court Modifications

    About the Show:

    *Vampire Divorce* sheds light on navigating complex family law matters, offering expert insights to empower individuals facing high-conflict divorces and custody battles. With Attorney Clarke Young's seasoned guidance, listeners gain valuable strategies for protecting their children and securing their rights in challenging legal scenarios.

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    19 min
  • Making the Invisible Visible: How to Build a Court-Ready Record in a Borderline Divorce
    Jan 15 2026

    Episode Summary: In this episode of *Vampire Divorce* Clarke Young discusses the crucial aspect of making invisible behavior visible in family law cases. He emphasizes the importance of documenting incidents outside the courtroom to ensure the court understands the reality of the situation.

    Key Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 01:30 – The significance of bringing invisible behavior to light 03:15 – Creating a day-in-the-life declaration for custody cases 05:45 – Documenting important details outside the courtroom 08:10 – Importance of admissible evidence in family court 10:20 – Differentiating evidence that reveals the truth from misleading evidence 12:40 – Role of professionals like therapists in family law cases 15:05 – Challenges in finding competent professionals in child custody evaluations 17:30 – The need for precise and limited involvement of experts in the case 20:00 – Crafting detailed court orders for individuals with borderline traits 22:45 – Challenges in getting judges to sign comprehensive court orders 25:10 – Dealing with judges who fail to grasp the complexities of borderline behavior 27:30 – Strategies when judges overlook crucial aspects in family law cases

    About the Show: *Vampire Divorce* is a podcast hosted by a seasoned family law attorney, Clarke Young, delving into the complexities of family law matters, especially those involving high-conflict custody disputes. Tune in to gain valuable insights and perspectives on navigating challenging legal situations.

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    20 min
  • Intro to the Broken Family Court System: Setting the Stage: Understanding Why BPD Divorces Require Special Treatment
    Nov 7 2025

    Episode Summary: Attorney Clarke Young explains how divorces involving Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) differ from standard high-conflict cases. He breaks down why the family court system often fails these families, how children are psychologically impacted, and why traditional approaches simply don’t work when one parent has a personality disorder.

    Key Timestamps:

    00:00: Overview of BPD divorces and how they differ from typical high-conflict cases. 02:00: Clarke explains the difference between “garden variety” divorces and those involving manipulation and control. 05:00: Discussion on how early childhood experiences shape borderline personality traits. 10:00: How children are emotionally and psychologically affected by a parent with BPD. 15:00: Why the current family court structure can’t properly handle these complex cases. 18:00: Clarke urges reform and awareness to protect families from further trauma.

    About the Show: Vampire Divorce explores real-life family law challenges with attorney Clarke Young. Each episode dives deep into the psychology, strategy, and legal issues behind high-conflict divorces — and how to protect yourself from emotional and financial destruction.

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    21 min