Drama In Session

In Episode 12 of Drama in Session, family law attorney Carina Reyna and Heidy Castañeda are back with real case insights, legal tips, and a little personal update. Topics covered include: how to document evidence for court, what happens when you avoid a process server, passport orders for child travel, move-away cases, restraining order violations, and what it means when an attorney files a motion to withdraw. Plus — why your behavior in the courtroom matters just as much as your text messages. If you're navigating divorce, custody, or co-parenting conflict in Los Angeles County, this episode is for you.

One man. Three co-parenting relationships. One unexpected love story.

Bobby Orejel shares what it’s really like to navigate fatherhood across multiple households from the struggles and stigma to the responsibility of staying present for every child. He also opens up about the moment he told his now-wife he had two children with two different women… and why he assumed that would be the end of the relationship.

Instead, she chose to love his children as her own.

This episode dives into blended families, second chances, personal growth, and the reality that family isn’t defined by a single path.

In this episode of Drama in Session, we sit down with Nicole to talk about the reality of co-parenting when things don’t go as planned.

Nicole shares her experience navigating custody battles, difficult co-parenting dynamics, and the emotional weight of being in and out of court. What once felt manageable slowly shifted, and she found herself having to set boundaries, advocate for her child, and make hard decisions along the way.

Like many parents, she entered the process hoping for cooperation—but learned how quickly situations can change when communication breaks down and conflict takes over.

Nicole opens up about the challenges of working with multiple attorneys, the financial and emotional toll of the legal system, and what it feels like to have deeply personal decisions placed in the hands of the court.

Through it all, she continues to focus on what matters most—protecting her child, creating stability, and finding a path forward despite the uncertainty.

Her story is honest, layered, and reflective of what many families quietly go through.

Because in the end, co-parenting isn’t about winning—it’s about who shows up, who stays steady, and who chooses the child… every single time.

If you’re navigating something similar, this conversation is a reminder that you’re not alone—and that even in the middle of uncertainty, there is still a way forward.

In this episode of Drama in Session, we sit down with Nastassia to talk about the complicated reality of leaving a relationship you once believed you could fix.
Nastassia shares her journey through domestic violence, becoming a mother to two daughters, and the emotional cycle that kept her returning to a relationship she hoped would change. Like many women, she stayed because she believed things could get better and because she wanted to keep her family together.
But eventually, she reached a point where protecting her daughters became more important than protecting the relationship.
Nastassia opens up about the moment she realized she had to leave, the challenges of rebuilding her life as a single mother, and what it looks like to co-parent with someone after a history of violence. Today, she has built a stable career, found a healthy relationship, and continues to move forward while still navigating an ongoing custody case.
Her story is honest, raw, and incredibly important. By sharing it, Nastassia hopes to bring awareness to other women who may be in similar situations and remind them that leaving is not the end of their story.

In this episode of Drama in Session, we sit down with Sabrina Rodriguez, a mother, co-parent, and self-made entrepreneur who shares what it really looks like to leave a relationship you once convinced yourself “wasn’t that bad.”
Like many people, Sabrina stayed because there was stability. A roof over her head. Bills paid. A sense of comfort. But comfort is not the same as peace and stability is not the same as fulfillment.
After leaving, Sabrina found clarity. She hustled, rebuilt, and created a life on her own terms. Today, she’s a successful business owner, photographer, and editor, while co-parenting her son and showing what’s possible on the other side of fear.
This episode is for anyone who’s questioning their relationship, their worth, or whether they’re capable of more. Starting over is scary but staying stuck is harder.

In this episode, Jerry Brisenio opens up about stepping into a relationship with a woman who already had a child and learning how to love, lead, and support without overstepping. Being a stepdad is not about replacing anyone. It is about understanding your role, respecting court orders, and strengthening your home without creating conflict.

We talk about the hard parts that no one prepares men for:

• Navigating custody exchanges you are not legally part of

• Supporting your wife while staying out of co-parenting battles

• Building authority through trust, not control

• Respecting an active biological father while still showing up as a leader

This conversation is about emotional maturity. It is about ego versus stability. And it is about how blended families succeed when roles are clear and respect leads the way.

If you are dating someone with children, married into a blended family, or trying to figure out your place without losing yourself, this episode is for you.

Being a stepfather is not about stepping in front.

It is about standing strong behind your family and protecting the peace.

We talk a lot about bad parents. This episode is about the opposite. Today we’re breaking down real cases involving fathers who show up, stay consistent, and put their kids first, yet find themselves stuck in high-conflict co-parenting situations. We share the kinds of behaviors that turn co-parenting into chaos, how these patterns show up in court, and why some of these dads ultimately end up with primary or full custody. This isn’t about bashing mothers. It’s about recognizing when conflict, control, or instability makes healthy co-parenting impossible, and what the courts actually look at when deciding custody. If you’ve ever wondered how a “good dad” can still be dragged into endless litigation, or how judges decide who the stable parent really is, this episode pulls back the curtain.

Tracy became a mom in her early twenties before she fully knew herself, learning to grow up while raising a child at the same time. This episode dives into what it really looks like to co-parent after a relationship ends, rebuild your life, and open your heart to love again.

Tracy shares the journey of meeting her now husband, blending families, and navigating the unexpected turn of raising a child with autism. She talks about the emotional weight, the strength it demands, and the perspective it gives you on motherhood, marriage, and resilience.

This conversation is about second chances, redefining family, and the kind of strength women build when life does not follow the original plan. Honest, raw, and deeply human, this episode reminds us that some of the most beautiful families are built through the hardest chapters.

Part 2 - In this episode of Drama in Session, we sit down with Jaslyn Ortega, We also dive into the reality of being in your early 30s and single. Co-host Heidy gets candid about entering single life. As best friends since 8th grade, we talk openly about navigating breakups, learning hard truths, and stepping back into the dating world with more clarity, self-respect, and honesty than ever before.

This episode is real, unfiltered, and relatable. If you are dating in your 30s, or are learning how your past shapes your present, this conversation is for you.

In this episode of Drama in Session, we sit down with Jaslyn Ortega, who opens up about what it was really like growing up with divorced parents and navigating life across two blended families. From step-parents and step-siblings on both sides to learning early how to adapt, set boundaries, and find her place, Jaslyn shares how those childhood experiences shaped who she is today.