The podcast episodes provided discuss various cases where custody battles have played a central role, often leading to tragic outcomes such as violence, murder, and deception.

For example, in the episode 'Pastor Kills "Sister-Wife" After She Gave Birth to Their Baby: The Case of Marie Carlson', the custody of Marie's daughter Grace was an unresolved issue after her murder by her polygamist partner James Flanders.

Similarly, the custody of Jasmine Hartin's children is a major factor in her legal battles as detailed in episodes 'Episode 10 - Better Call Dickie' and 'Episode 8 - Waterloo' of the 'White Devil' podcast.

Custody disputes have also served as the primary motive for murder attempts, as seen in the episodes 'Who Wanted Nicki Lenway Dead' and 'Custody Battle Turned FAILED Murder Attempt: The Survival Story of Nicki Lenway', where the victims' ex-partners plotted to kill them due to ongoing custody battles.

The 'Scamanda' podcast also explores how custody disputes between Amanda Reilly and her ex-wife Alita contributed to the complex circumstances surrounding Amanda's alleged cancer fraud, as detailed in episodes 'Chapter 5 - Faith in the Truth', 'Chapter 4 - Terminal. Miracle.', 'Chapter 3 - No Coincidences', and 'Chapter 2 - Roaring Goddess'.