DGC 058 – What to Do When Your Child Refuses Visitation
November 1, 2026 | 22min About this episode In this episode of the Daddy Got Custody Podcast, Fred Campos, 27-year custody veteran, talks about one of the most difficult situations divorced parents can face: what to do when your child says, “I don’t want...
DGC 057 – The First 30 Days of a Custody Battle
October 25, 2026 | 22min About this episode In this episode of the Daddy Got Custody Podcast, Fred Campos, a 27-year custody veteran, explains why the first 30 days of a custody battle can shape the next year of your case. Fred walks fathers through the...
Protect Your Parenting Time Without a Courtroom Battle
A workable parenting schedule gives children consistency while preserving each parent’s meaningful time with them. Many parents can reach that result without a contested hearing if they prepare carefully, communicate in writing, and turn their agreement into clear...
When Co-Parenting Breaks Down Before Trial
A co-parenting relationship can unravel quickly when a custody trial is approaching. Missed exchanges, hostile messages, and sudden schedule changes may create stress for both parents, but children often feel the greatest disruption. Your response during this period...
What Happens to Child Custody When a Coparent Dies
A coparent’s death can change custody, household finances, and a child’s relationship with extended family at the same time. The surviving parent often has a strong claim to custody, but the answer still depends on existing court orders, parental fitness, and state...
Co-Parenting After Divorce: Strategies for Fathers
A steady co-parenting routine gives children a sense of security after their parents separate. For fathers, that often means balancing schedules, school responsibilities and emotional support while building a new working relationship with the other parent. The process...
Protecting Assets During Child Custody Battles
A custody dispute can put family finances under intense scrutiny, especially when parents own businesses, investment accounts or several properties. Courts generally treat custody and property division as separate issues, but financial choices made during the case can...
Beyond Custody: How Divorce Impacts Your Financial Future
Divorce can reshape your finances long after custody schedules and court dates are settled. One household becomes two, shared assets are divided and each person must build a workable budget with separate income and expenses. The effects may reach your savings, taxes,...
Evidence That Matters in Child Custody Cases
Child custody decisions depend on evidence that shows how each parent supports the child’s safety, stability and day-to-day needs. Courts generally focus on the child’s best interests, though the factors and procedures vary by state. Clear records can help a judge...
What Judges Consider in Parenting Plans
A parenting plan gives the court a practical picture of how your child’s daily life will work after separation or divorce. Judges review proposed schedules, decision-making arrangements and communication rules through the lens of the child’s best interests. Although...
Co-Parenting Dynamics: Essential Strategies for Equal Protection
Co-parenting works best when both parents have clear expectations, reliable information, and a shared focus on their children. Equal protection in this setting means preserving each parent’ ability to participate while keeping the child’s routines, relationships and...
Protecting Your Assets During a Custody Battle
A custody dispute can affect far more than your parenting schedule. Decisions about housing, income and parenting time may influence support calculations, legal costs and your ability to maintain financial stability. Courts generally treat custody and property...