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Back to EpisodesFamily Court Mental Health, Addiction & Other Custody Myths with Attorney Jason Wright | The Gaslit Truth Podcast with Dr Teralyn Sell and Therapist Jenn Schmitz
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You can walk into family court feeling certain you’re the “good parent” and your ex is the “toxic one,” then walk out stunned that the judge didn’t seem to care. That shock is exactly what we’re tackling with award-winning Austin family law attorney Jason Wright, a straight-talking divorce and custody lawyer who reminds clients that family law is about what’s legal, not what feels fair.
We dig into the myths that spread online and quietly sabotage cases: the idea that labels like narcissist or gaslighting automatically matter, that “moms always win,” or that a 50-50 custody schedule means nobody pays child support. Jason explains what courts actually use to make decisions, including the best interest of the child, the power of the status quo in parenting routines, and why “principle fights” can burn through money while solving nothing. If you’ve ever felt tempted to keep fighting just to be understood, this conversation shows why court rarely gives that kind of validation.
We also get specific about mental health in family court: when diagnoses and substance use are relevant, why allegations need a direct connection to the children, and the uncomfortable “why now?” question judges often ask. Then we shift to therapy notes, guardians ad litem, privacy, and the ethical limits of therapists in custody disputes, including why an individual therapist generally can’t evaluate custody or diagnose a third party they’ve never met.
If you’re navigating divorce, child custody, or a high-conflict co-parenting situation, listen, share this with someone who’s spiraling on internet advice, and leave a review so more people can find the reality check. What family court myth did you believe before you learned better?
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