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.

Episode Summary: Attorney Clarke Young introduces the concept of the “Vampire Divorce” and explains what it means to represent spouses of individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) in child custody cases. Drawing from both personal and professional experience, Clarke discusses how BPD manifests in relationships, the emotional and legal challenges it creates, and why these cases are unlike any other family law matter.

00:00: Clarke shares his background and why he focuses on BPD-related divorce cases. 03:00: The goal of Vampire Divorce and who it’s meant to help. 05:00: The people most affected by BPD relationships 08:00: How borderline behavior affects families and communities. 10:00: Explaining Borderline Personality Disorder and its traits. 12:00: The nine diagnostic signs and how they appear in real life. 15:00: Comparing BPD traits to the nature of a vampire. 18:00: Clarke’s guidance for those divorcing a borderline spouse. 21:00: Importance of education, support, and professional help.

Vampire Divorce is a podcast by Attorney Clarke Young, a seasoned family law attorney who represents spouses of individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder in custody proceedings. The show sheds light on the emotional, psychological, and legal realities of divorcing a partner with BPD—and how to protect yourself and your children through awareness and preparation.