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DGC 051 – Interview with Chel Cartmill, Author of “Spider on My Neck”
August 16, 2026 | 36min About this episode In this episode of the Daddy Got Custody Podcast, I sit down with Chel Cartmill, Next Chapter Transition Specialist and author of Spider on My Neck, for an honest conversation about the emotional side of divorce, custody, grief, and rebuilding your life after everything changes. Chel explains why divorce can feel like a kind of death, how parents can continue showing up for their children while they are emotionally exhausted, and how to recognize the difference between normal grief and something deeper. We also talk about the overuse of labels like “narcissist,” what emotional abuse can really look like, and why healing after divorce is not always a straight line. In the final part of the conversation, Chel shares the story behind her new book, Spider on My Neck, and how her own experiences with divorce, loss, fear, healing, and starting over shaped the message she hopes to give others. If you are a parent going through...
DGC 050 The 10 Most Important Custody Lessons I’ve Learned in 27 Years
July 5, 2026 | 11min About this episode After 27 years of dealing with custody battles, courtrooms, attorneys, judges, CPS, evidence, and the realities of raising kids after divorce, I’ve learned a few things—some of them the hard way. In this milestone 50th episode of the Daddy Got Custody Podcast, I share the 10 most important custody lessons I’ve learned over the past 27 years. These aren’t theories from a textbook. They come from my own custody battle, dozens of trips to court, years of raising my kids, and helping other fathers understand what it actually takes to fight for their children. We talk about why being a good dad isn’t enough—you have to be able to prove it, why documentation and preparation matter, why temporary decisions can have long-term consequences, and why controlling your emotions may be one of the most important courtroom strategies you ever learn. Most importantly, this episode is about keeping the focus where it belongs: your kids. If you’re...
DGC 049 What Fathers Should Never Say in Court
July 3, 2026 | 17min About this episode When you’re fighting for custody of your kids, the wrong words at the wrong time can do serious damage to your case. In Episode 049 of the Daddy Got Custody Podcast, I talk about the things fathers should never say in court—to the judge, attorneys, your ex, or even under your breath when you think nobody important is listening. Family court can be emotional. You may be angry. You may believe you’ve been treated unfairly. You may even be absolutely right. But the courtroom isn’t the place to unload years of frustration. How you communicate can say as much about your ability to parent as the evidence you present. We’ll talk about avoiding attacks on your ex, resisting the temptation to argue with the judge, keeping your answers focused, and understanding why statements like “She always…”, “She never…”, or “That’s not fair!” can hurt more than help. The goal isn’t to walk into court and prove that your ex is a terrible person. The goal...
DGC 020 Ten Ways to Earn Money for Your Custody Case
Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad, discusses 10 part-time jobs or side hustles he would do today to pay his divorce attorney fees.
First Ten Things to Do to Win Custody
Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad, answers what would be his first 10 things he would do if served divorce papers today to win custody.
Ten Reasons I Got Full Custody as a Dad
Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad, answers the most commonly asked question he gets... "How did you win full custody of your 4-year-old daughter?"
The Custody Road w/John Lacy
Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad, interviews Los Angeles writer and director, John Lacy. Mr. Lacy has just released "Custody Road" a serious child custody film that deals with the struggles a father would go through to gain full custody of his son.
Communicating with the Ex, Q&A
Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad, answers seven questions in dealing or communicating with your Ex.
Tulsa Area Attorney, James M. Wirth
Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad, interviews Tulsa, OK based attorney, James M. Wirth. Together they discuss divorce and child custody Tulsa and Oklahoma based law
LA Area Attorney, Matthew A. Breddan
Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad, interviews Los Angeles / Calabasas CA attorney, Matthew A. Breddan. Together they discuss divorce and child custody
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