For stepmum support, tools, workshops and coaching, visit: https://stepmumspace.comIf you’ve ever been pulled into court proceedings you didn’t choose — or felt the fear, stress and uncertainty that come with them — this episode will help you feel less alone. Anna shares her experience of navigating the family court system as a stepmum, and the emotional toll it took on her, her husband and the children caught in the middle.In this episode, Katie talks to Anna* — a stepmum of two boys, with two younger sons of her own — about what it was really like when her husband’s ex attempted to gain custody of their children. Anna opens up about the court process itself, the pressure it placed on their blended family, and the ripple effects long after the verdict was delivered.This episode is an honest, grounded look at the reality of high-conflict co-parenting, the strain of court involvement, and what it takes to come out the other side.Not her real name.In This Episode We Explore:What it’s really like to be involved in family court as a stepmumThe emotional and psychological toll court has on everyone involvedHow high-conflict dynamics impact children in blended familiesThe fear, uncertainty and powerlessness stepmums often carryWhat happens after the verdict — and why the emotional fallout lingersHow couples can support each other through court stressThe resilience required to rebuild stability after conflictIf You Need Support Book a free introductory coaching call: https://www.stepmumspace.com/booking Learn more about Katie’s work: https://www.stepmumspace.comKeywords: stepmum court process, high conflict co-parenting, stepmum support, family court stepmum, custody battle stepmum, blended family challenges, court stress, struggling stepmum, stepmum podcast, emotional support for stepmumsHelpful Links: Stepmum Space website: https://stepmumspace.com Instagram: @stepmumspace 1:1 Coaching & Couples Coaching: https://stepmumspace.comYou don’t have to go through high-conflict or court struggles alone — support is here if you need it.To join the Stepmum Space Workshop visit www.stepmumspace.comSupport the show

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