Mandatory phone calls are often framed as “good co-parenting.” But in high-conflict divorce and custody situations, they can do more harm than good.

In this episode of Divorce with Sam & Leah, we break down why mandatory phone calls don’t belong in high-conflict parenting plans—and why so many moms feel more anxious, powerless, and dysregulated because of them.

We cover:

• How phone calls turn into investigative tools instead of connection
  

• Why mandatory calls often become a harassment or control mechanism
  

• The emotional impact on children before and after high-conflict calls
  

• Why you’re unlikely to get honest answers—and why that keeps you stuck
  

• The hard but necessary truth about accepting limits after divorce
  

If you’re co-parenting with a high-conflict ex and trying to reduce chaos, protect your child’s emotional well-being, and reclaim your peace, this conversation is for you.

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