DGC 042 – Derek Salyers Journey to Winning Custody

About this episode  

In this episode of the Daddy Got Custody Podcast, Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad and 27-year custody veteran, sits down with Derek Salyers to talk about his personal journey through family court, the fight to remain an active father, and what ultimately helped him succeed in his custody case.

Derek shares the lessons he learned along the way, including why fathers need to stay involved, remain disciplined, and document what is actually happening instead of relying on memory or emotion. Fred and Derek also talk about the importance of creating a clear record of parenting time, communication, missed exchanges, and other significant events that may later matter in court.

A major part of the conversation focuses on documentation and the work Derek is doing with Custody Journal, a tool designed to help parents organize and preserve important custody information. You can learn more at https://custodyjournal.com/.

Derek also discusses his involvement with Fathers for Fair Custody, an organization focused on helping fathers navigate custody disputes, understand the family court process, and remain meaningful parts of their children’s lives. More information can be found at https://fathersforfaircustody.com/.

If you are a father facing a difficult custody battle, Derek’s story is a reminder that preparation, persistence, documentation, and staying focused on your children can make a tremendous difference.

You may not control everything that happens in family court, but you can control how prepared you are, how well you document your case, and how consistently you show up as a father.