DGC 059 – What Fathers Need to Know Before Custody Mediation

About this episode  

In this episode of the Daddy Got Custody Podcast, Fred Campos, 27-year custody veteran, explains what fathers need to understand before walking into custody mediation.

Fred breaks down why mediation should never be treated like something you can simply “wing.” Fathers need to know what parenting schedule they actually want, what issues are true must-haves, where they can compromise, and how details like holidays, summer schedules, transportation, school decisions, medical decisions, and communication can create problems later if they are not clearly addressed up front.

You’ll also hear why dads should avoid negotiating from anger, why “fair” and “best for the child” are not always the same thing, and how exhaustion can push parents into agreements they may regret. Fred explains why every agreement should be read carefully, why trial risk should be part of the decision-making process, and why a good settlement is not about defeating your Ex — it is about creating a stable, workable plan for your child.

Most importantly, this episode is about preparation.

Do not walk into mediation hoping for a good deal. Walk in knowing what a good deal actually looks like.