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DGC 059 – What Fathers Need to Know Before Custody Mediation
November 8, 2026 | 24min 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...
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 to go.” Fred explains why a child refusing visitation should not automatically be treated as parental alienation, disobedience, or a custody victory. Instead, fathers need to slow down, listen carefully, and understand what may be behind the refusal. The reason could be something simple like friends, activities, different rules between homes, or difficulty with transitions — or it could point to a deeper emotional, relationship, or safety concern. You’ll learn the difference between listening and interrogating, why children should never be pressured to choose between parents, how age can change the situation, and why fathers should avoid rewarding refusal, guilt-tripping a child, or turning the child into evidence....
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 practical steps they should take immediately when a custody dispute begins, including reading every court document, getting legal advice early, starting a custody journal, building a parenting-time calendar, saving important texts and emails, organizing school and medical information, cleaning up social media habits, and getting finances in order. He also explains why fathers should develop a realistic parenting plan early, take temporary orders seriously, avoid bad-mouthing the other parent to the children, and stop treating every disagreement like a major crisis. The goal is not to panic or become obsessed with proving your Ex is terrible. The goal is to start building a clear pattern of stability, involvement,...
DGC 056 – Interview Jamie Lima, the Financial Thoughts on Divorce
September 27, 2026 | 32min About this episode In this episode of the Daddy Got Custody Podcast, Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad, sits down with Jamie Lima, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, financial professional, and founder of Allegiant Divorce Solutions, for a practical conversation about one of the most overlooked parts of divorce: the money. Jamie explains why financial decisions made during divorce can have consequences that last long after the court case is finished. Fred and Jamie discuss dividing assets, retirement accounts, taxes, the family home, business interests, and why two assets that appear equal on paper may have very different values once taxes and long-term financial consequences are considered. The conversation also covers some of the financial mistakes people make when emotions are running high, why it is important to understand your complete financial picture before agreeing to a settlement, and how having the right professionals on your divorce...
DGC 055 – Your Child Is Not Your Witness
September 20, 2026 | 18min About this episode In this episode of the Daddy Got Custody Podcast, Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad and 27-year custody veteran, talks about one of the easiest mistakes parents make during a custody battle: turning their child into part of the case. Fred explains why children should never become witnesses, messengers, investigators, therapists, or emotional support for either parent. He breaks down the difference between listening to your child and interrogating them, why asking “Who do you want to live with?” can create enormous pressure, and how using children to carry messages or gather information can damage both the child and your credibility. You’ll also hear practical advice on what to do when a child voluntarily shares something serious, how to respond without coaching or leading them, and why fathers should create a safe zone where kids can simply be kids instead of participants in the legal fight. Most importantly, this episode is a...
DGC 054 – How Text Messages Can Win or Lose Your Custody Case
September 6, 2026 | 18min About this episode In this episode of the Daddy Got Custody Podcast, Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad and 27-year custody veteran, explains how something as simple as a text message can either strengthen your custody case or quietly damage it. Fred breaks down the most common texting mistakes fathers make during high-conflict custody disputes, including responding while angry, sending threats or insults, writing long emotional messages, using sarcasm, and taking the bait every time an Ex tries to provoke a reaction. He also explains what better custody communication looks like: brief, factual, polite, child-focused, and written as though a judge may someday read it. You’ll learn why text messages can become powerful evidence, how patterns of communication can affect credibility, why complete context matters when saving messages, and how co-parenting apps can sometimes help create structure in difficult situations. Most importantly, this episode is...
DGC 053 – What to Do When Your Ex Violates the Court Order
August 30, 2026 | 18min About this episode In this episode of the Daddy Got Custody Podcast, Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad and 27-year custody veteran, explains what fathers should do when their Ex refuses to follow the court order. Fred breaks down how dads can protect themselves when parenting time is denied, exchanges are repeatedly delayed, important school or medical information is withheld, or other parts of the order are ignored. He explains why retaliation is usually a mistake, why calm communication matters, and how strong documentation can turn repeated violations into a clear pattern the court can actually understand. You’ll also learn why fathers should keep following their own part of the order, when it may be time to involve an attorney, and why enforcement should be about restoring compliance — not getting revenge. Most importantly, this episode is about staying disciplined when the other parent is not. Don’t respond to a court-order violation by creating...
DGC 052 – How Fathers Accidentally Damage Their Own Custody Case
August 23, 2026 | 20min About this episode In this episode of the Daddy Got Custody Podcast, Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad and 27-year custody veteran, talks about one of the biggest threats to a father’s custody case: himself. Good dads sometimes damage otherwise strong custody cases through a series of small, preventable mistakes — angry texts, missed parenting time, arguments during exchanges, talking to the kids about the case, ignoring court orders, poor documentation, social media drama, and assuming their attorney will take care of everything. Fred explains how one mistake may not destroy a custody case, but repeated behavior can create a pattern that opposing counsel can use to tell a damaging story about who you are as a parent. You’ll learn why every text should be written as though a judge might someday read it, why you should consistently use the parenting time you already have, why custody exchanges should be boring, and why your children should never...
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. As a listener, complimentary consult from Chel here... https://bit.ly/469j06E Please contact Chel Cartmill at ChelCartmill.com. 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...
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...
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