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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...
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 048 Why Temporary Orders Can Decide Your Entire Custody Case
May 31, 2026 | 17min About this episode In this episode of the Daddy Got Custody Podcast, Fred Campos, 27-year custody veteran, explains why temporary orders are anything but “temporary” when it comes to the direction of a custody case. Fathers often assume the real fight will happen later at the final hearing, but temporary orders can establish the child’s routine, shape the judge’s first impression, and create the status quo that both sides may end up dealing with for months — or longer. Fred breaks down why Dads need to treat the temporary-orders stage like a major event, not a warm-up round. He discusses what judges are looking for, why stability and preparation matter, how temporary parenting schedules can create momentum for one parent, and the mistakes fathers make when they show up with emotion instead of a clear, child-focused plan. Most importantly, this episode is a warning not to wait until “later” to start taking your custody case seriously. Temporary...
DGC 047 – The Difference Between Being a Good Dad and Proving It in Court
April 26, 2026 | 15min About this episode In this episode of the Daddy Got Custody Podcast, Fred Campos, a 27-year custody veteran, talks about a hard truth many fathers learn too late: being a good Dad and proving it in court are not the same thing. Fred explains why love, sacrifice, and private fatherhood matter deeply in real life — but why family court often looks for something more visible: documentation, consistency, credibility, stability, and proof of daily involvement. He breaks down the gap between what a Father knows he does, what his child knows he does, and what a judge can actually see and verify in a courtroom. You’ll learn why good Dads sometimes lose ground simply because they were not prepared to present their parenting clearly, why details and records matter so much, and why a calm, child-focused presentation can be just as important as the facts themselves. Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that Johnny may already know you are a good Dad...
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