Men's Family Law Podcast
71 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 13 ratingsMensFamilyLaw is the podcast for fathers and husbands who need information on child custody, divorce, domestic violence and parenting plans.
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MFL065 FATHERS DAY 2021
June 17, 2021 15:42 - 2 minutes - 2.81 MBThis comes from a column I write in the Santa Monica Daily Press. It's a short episode, but I get real and raw about my own father, his problems, our family issues, and the value of a dad in a child's life.
MFL063 RESTORING YOUR NOBLE MANHOOD
February 28, 2021 19:36 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBThis week I spoke with multiple New York Times best selling author Stephen Mansfield about his latest book, Men on Fire - Restoring the Forces that Forge Noble Manhood. Men in today's society often find themselves isolated and alone after a divorce or breakup and need to restore their social support network and self-esteem. It's crucial for them to set an example for their children, especially so if they are fighting for more parenting time in family court.
MFL062 DYSLEXIA AND DISABILITIES
February 13, 2021 16:26 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MBIn this episode I answer a question that came from Facebook from a dad about how his ex was using his learning disability of dyslexia as a wedge with their children. She was telling the kids he was stupid, which made him concerned he'd lose his kids in court. Learn how we deal with that in the Dad's Action Pack.
MFL061 FATHERS RIGHTS FACEBOOK GROUP
February 05, 2021 16:23 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBIn this episode I speak with Sylvio La Valle, he founded the Father's Rights group on Facebook and it's grown to serve men and women across the globe. We chat about how a father can increase his custodial time share, and work through the emotions of a custody case. The group is on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/forfuturessake If you're looking to increase your parenting time and need to represent yourself in court as a Pro Se (In Pro Per) litigant, don't forget to check out the Da...
MFL060 SEX PORN AND RECOVERY
January 26, 2021 18:06 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBToday I spoke with CRAIG PERRA from TheMindfulHabit.com. He's helping men who have sex addiction and porn viewing habits recover their lives and control their sexuality in healthy ways.
MFL059 GET EMPOWERED
January 20, 2021 17:22 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this episode I chat with Mark Santiago of www.empoweredman.co about what go through emotionally in a divorce/ child custody battle. He shares his story of what he faced, and how he's now turned that into a way to help the over 2,000,000 men each year that are facing the same hell. I also discuss my new product to help dads who are fighting for custody. It's called the Dad's ACTION Pack, and it's designed to help you discover and then explain to the judge why you're a "Great Dad". Check...
MFL059 GET EMPOWERED
January 20, 2021 17:22 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this episode I chat with Mark Santiago of www.empoweredman.co about what go through emotionally in a divorce/ child custody battle. He shares his story of what he faced, and how he's now turned that into a way to help the over 2,000,000 men each year that are facing the same hell. I also discuss my new product to help dads who are fighting for custody. It's called the Dad's ACTION Pack, and it's designed to help you discover and then explain to the judge why you're a "Great Dad". Check...
MFL058 THE TWO REASONS PEOPLE HIRE A LAWYER
January 15, 2021 05:59 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBIf you're facing a court hearing, whether it's a divorce or a child custody case, you need to be prepared to speak to a judge. In this episode I share the two reasons people hire lawyers, and share some tips on how to prepare if you're going to be self-represented.
MFL057 HOW TO TALK TO A LAWYER
January 03, 2021 06:13 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBIn today's episode some guidance for those people who are looking to represent themselves in court, but still need to meet with a lawyer to get some feedback and direction. How to maximize the time, and avoid the "fluff" that lawyers, honestly, don't care about. PLUS, the book that everyone who is going to represent themselves in any negotiation should read.
MFL056 "I've just been served with a Restraining Order!"
January 02, 2021 14:38 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBIf you've just been served with a Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) and/or Divorce Petition - this is the episode you need to listen to IMMEDIATELY!
MFL055 Prepping for a Divorce
December 18, 2020 18:27 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MBIt's the end of 2020, and this horrible year is coming to an end with many couples thinking about calling it quits next year. If that is you, this episode will give you a place to start your preparation. You can also download the Divorce Guide For Men at www.mensfamilylawcenter.com/divorce-guide-for-men
MFL054 REBUILD YOUR CREDIT | PAT WALLEY
January 21, 2020 05:48 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBIn this episode I talk about the long term solution of suicide to a short term problem - I'm against it. The National Suicide Hotline is 800-273-8255 and the Crisis Line for THE FATHERS RIGHTS MOVEMENT IS 907-312-5552 or email them at [email protected]. I speak with my friend Pat Walley of DignityCreditSolutions.com - he helps people rebuild their credit post divorce and shows them how to build a business line of credit that is separate from their personal credit history.
MFL053 WHY AM I PAYING FOR HER LAWYER?
August 15, 2019 18:16 - 6 minutes - 9.59 MBIn this episode I explain why you may have to pay for the lawyers and experts who are representing your ex. It's not fun, but it is legal....and I explain why representing the mother is abused by family lawyers.
MFL052 THE BOY CRISIS & PARENTING CONFERENCE
July 22, 2019 18:03 - 10 minutes - 14 MBIn this episode I review the book THE BOY CRISIS by Dr. Warren Farrell and Dr. John Gray. Farrell is called the father of the Men's Movement and his insights and research into the impact that the women's movement has had on men is addressed in this easy to read yet comprehensive book. SHORT REVIEW: BUY THIS BOOK AND READ IT!!!!
MFL051 FATHERS DAY 2019
June 12, 2019 18:40 - 6 minutes - 8.71 MBThis is a short episode where I read what I wrote on fathers for the Santa Monica Daily Press where I have a regular weekly column
MFL050 AUSTRALIAN WOMEN AND CHILD CUSTODY
April 03, 2019 14:00 - 5 minutes - 6.93 MBIn this short episode I share about what to do if you're dating a foreign national and you have a child together. Also a reminder that it's National Testicular Cancer Awareness month.
MFL#049 DIVA GOES DOWN | SPOUSAL SUPPORT EXPLAINED
March 25, 2019 12:00 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBIn this episode David Pisarra tells the tale of a case of the Lyin' Diva, and how he proved she was committing perjury which led to a termination of his client's having to pay alimony to her. He goes over the California Family Code Section 4320 factors that used by courts to determine what spousal support should be, for how long and how to end it.
MFL#048 SUICIDE | DR. SALLY SPENCER THOMAS
March 16, 2019 12:30 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBIn America we are losing 20-25 veterans a day to suicide. On top of that are the non-vets who are treating their depression with drugs and alcohol and overdose, or die in some other substance abuse related way. Today we hear from Dr. Sally Spencer Thomas from the Carson J. Spencer Foundation who will share about their program MANTHERAPY and how it's working on the frontlines of suicide prevention.
MFL#047 THE TRUTH ABOUT VASECTOMIES | DR. MARTIN BASTUBA
March 14, 2019 23:28 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBI've been telling men for years to "get clipped" or "tie a knot in it" if they're going to have an active sex life with a woman of child bearing years. In this episode I speak with Dr. Martin Bastuba, the San Diego Vasectomy and Vasectomy reversal surgeon. He is nationally recognized as an expert and this show tells men exactly what to expect in the procedure and recovery times.
Book Review
May 18, 2017 13:51 - 2 minutes - 2.34 MBIn this episode I do a quick review of A Family's Heartbreak: A Parent's Introduction to Parental Alienation. I've used this book often to explain Parental Alienation to others, both clients and colleagues. It's a very useful and helpful book for those who are in the beginning of a Parental Alienation case. I also have an interview with the author, Mike Jeffries, in an earlier podcast episode you can listen to for more insight into what he went through in his case.
MFL#046 WORRY FREE SEX LIFE | HAL ROGNESS
September 19, 2016 22:21 - 38 minutes - 44.3 MBThis week David Pisarra is speaking with Hal Rogness from Cryo Choice a private sperm bank on why men should bank some sperm, what it costs and how the process works. It's one part of a two step process to a worry free sex life, the second part is coming up next week! We've arranged for a discount code of $50 per sample if you use the PROMO code PODCAST at Cryo Choice.
MFL#045 FATHER'S DAY | ALAN-MICHAEL GRAVES
June 17, 2016 00:40 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBThis week I read a couple of essays on fathers and fatherhood that I wrote, and interview Alan-Michael Graves from Project Fatherhood at Children's Institute on his upcoming fatherhood conference. Alan-Michael Graves is the Director of Project Fatherhood at Children's Institute in Los Angeles. http://www.childrensinstitute.org
MFL#044 SUICIDAL THOUGHTS | MICHAEL VOLPE
June 09, 2016 13:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBToday's show is about suicide. It's the 10th leading cause of death in America, Men are 3.5 times more likely to die by suicide than women. White males were 70% of the suicides in 2014. Worst of all, it is preventable. We can help each other, and that's why I'm taking on this topic today. Here's a list of hotlines if you're in crisis. www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org - Call 24/7 1-800-273-8255 www.veteranscrisisline.net Veterans Crisis Line - 800-273-8255 Press 1 www.afsp.org - ...
MFL#043 STOP THE STIGMA OF TRAUMA | DEBRA WARNER
June 02, 2016 13:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBThis episode has David speaking with Dr. Debra Warner about the SCRIPT (Summit on Community Resilience, Intervention, Prevention, and Training) Conference - Stopping the Stigma of Male Sexual Trauma. www.thescriptconference.com - The Script Conference Website. www.NAASCA.ORG - The National Association of of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse.
MFL#042 3 RULES OF FAMILY COURT | ERIC FRAZER
May 26, 2016 13:31 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBYou can't play football by the rules of baseball, and you can't play the game of Family Court if you don't know the rules - today I share with you three keys to better results in child custody battles. I also interview Dr. Eric Frazer from Child Custody Analytics on tools he's developed to help lawyers and their clients be more successful in court. www.ChildCustodyAnalytics.com Also heres' a video about his company Child Custody Analytics: https://youtu.be/q3lVN8mRyJM
MFL#041HOT FOR TEACHER? |CHRIS ANDERSON
May 19, 2016 06:42 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBIn this episode David Pisarra speaks with Chris Anderson from MaleSurvivor.org about the "Hot for Teacher" experience of young boys who are raped by their teachers. What are the long term effects and what can be done to help them recover? WWW.MaleSurvivor.org for more information for parents and survivors.
MFL#040 THREE KEYS TO CHILD CUSTODY | PHILIP MORGHESE
May 12, 2016 16:26 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBToday we cover the three keys to child custody for fathers. Our guest today is Philip Morghese of DaddyDaugherHairFactory.com talking about bonding with his daughter over braids and helping other men to do the same. WWW.DADDYDAUGHTERHAIRFACTORY101.COM
MFL#039 HOW TO HAVE A KID WITHOUT A WOMAN | JULIA VAN REEVEN
May 05, 2016 13:49 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBThis podcast deals with test tube babies and how to have a kid without a woman - yes it's possible. Men are starting to consider ways to be a father without the trials and tribulations of finding the 'right woman' and these days, it's possible if you have the funds to be a dad without a woman, at least beyond the pregnancy part. Nicholas Berggruen is a billionaire and he did what I've been saying for years. So has Ricky Martin, Neil Patrick Harris and a host of other men who wanted the fat...
MFL#038 FLORIDA EQUAL PARENTING | FRM FOUNDER THOMAS FIDLER
April 28, 2016 21:56 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBFather's rights attorney David Pisarra speaks with Thomas Fidler, who founded the Father's Rights Movement about the movement and Florida's Equal Parenting Bill that was just vetoed by Florida Governor Rick Scott. Feminists, Domestic Violence and what's in it for the children are the topics of this podcast. WWW.FATHERSRIGHTSMOVEMENT.US
MFL#037 IT'S A NEW YEAR - NEW YOU? | JARED EASLEY
January 06, 2016 18:53 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBMen's Family Law - Nationally recognized Father's Rights expert David Pisarra discusses his new film that is in development about men who are experiencing domestic abuse from the other side - women who abuse men. He gives an update on the Indiegogo campaign and what's next for the movie What About The Men? www.whataboutthemen.com The interview today is with Jared Easley of Starve the Doubts podcast and co-founder of Podcast Movement - the largest conference in the world for podcasters. In...
THANKSGIVING EDITION
November 25, 2015 19:57 - 6 minutes - 3.2 MBHappy Thanksgiving 2015 ! Just a quick message and song to keep you going through the rough times. Feel free to email me at [email protected]
#036 MEN'S FAMILY LAW DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DOCUMENTARY | RK HENDRICK
October 22, 2015 13:00 - 45 minutes - 21.6 MBMen's Family Law - Today we're talking about an IndieGoGO crowdfunding campaign for What About The Men? Exploring the Hidden Side of Domestic Violence the documentary that we're doing to raise awareness of male survivors of domestic violence. JOIN US AND DONATE HERE: HELP US RAISE $5,000 Then our guest today is RK Hendrick from Protection For Men, he's a retired lawyer, judge and a vocal men's rights advocate. Author of the book "How to Avoid Getting Screwed when Gettting Laid." Availalble...
Movie Trailer - What About The Men?
October 21, 2015 23:00 - 3 minutes - 24.2 MB VideoThis is the trailer for the documentary What About the Men? Exploring the Hidden Side of Domestic Violence. We have a crowd funding campaign going on over at https://www.indiegogo.com/ and we'd love to have your support. We have some great perks like MFL official condoms, you can get the A Man's Guide.... series of books as a set. Plus there's MOVIE CREDITS to be had!
MEN'S FAMILY LAW #035 PARENTAL ALIENATION | AMY J. L. BAKER
May 07, 2015 18:25 - 31 minutes - 15.2 MBMen's Family Law - Nationally recognized Father's Rights expert David Pisarra discusses parental alienation, what it is, the causes and how to deal with it in court. I interview Dr. Amy J.L. Baker this week about the topic and we discuss her new novel that is entered into a writing competition on KindleScout. Amy is an expert on Parental Alienation regularly speaks across the country and is available for coaching if you are having alienation happening in your life with your children....
MEN'S FAMILY LAW #034 MY NEW MOVIE ABOUT DV | RAM GOETZ
April 20, 2015 14:42 - 26 minutes - 12.9 MBMen's Family Law - Nationally recognized Father's Rights expert David Pisarra discusses his new film that is in development about men who are experiencing domestic abuse from the other side - women who abuse men. The interview today is with Ram Goetz, producer of the movie BLAME from Elementum Entertainment on what drew him to the movie, how domestic violence affects relationships and develops, and a funny on set story about what actors go through to get ready for a role. View the BL...
MEN'S FAMILY LAW #033 WHY MEN STAY | RICHARD GELLES
April 13, 2015 14:00 - 33 minutes - 15.8 MBToday's episode is about why men stay in abusive relationships - turns out the reasons are the same as why women stay in abusive relationships - there's 13 main reasons and I go over them today. Then we hear from Dr. Richard Gelles a professor at University of Pennsylvania who is the Dean of the School of Social Policy and Practice, and the Raymonmd Welsh Chair o f Child Welfare and Family Violence in the School of Social Policy and Practice. Dr. Gelles is the author of 24 books and over...
MEN'S FAMILY LAW #032 MOVEAWAYS | ROBERT "DADDY" NICKELL
April 06, 2015 15:46 - 28 minutes - 14.1 MBThis week we discuss the dreaded moveaways when mom takes the kids to another state or country. Then we have a chat with Robert Nickell from Daddy & Co, and My Life As A Dad webseries. Daddy Nickell is an father twice over, an entrepreneur and web host who comes on to share his experiences with having his children move to another state and how being a second time dad is different. We talk about the benefits of a second family and what he's doing differently this time around. For...
MEN'S FAMILY LAW #031 SEX AND DATING | COOPER BECKETT
March 30, 2015 14:00 - 41 minutes - 19.7 MBMen's Family Law - This week David Pisarra explains how sex, no fault divorce, and the bible all factor in to your divorce or child custody case. Then it's all about polyamory, swinging and rebuilding your sex life after a divorce. The interview this week is Cooper Beckett from Life On The Swingset podcast and author of My Life On The Swingset, soon to be an audiobook. Today we discuss polyamory, open relationships, swinging and how to have fun and enjoy your sexual relationships mo...
MEN'S FAMILY LAW #030 ERIK WALDEN | DARREN KAVINOKY
March 23, 2015 17:28 - 33 minutes - 16.5 MBMen's Family Law - This week we're talking drugs, alcohol and criminal behaviors. And dose of Travis Alexander and that psycho Jodi Arias, with Darren Kavinoky of nocuffs.com and Deadly Sins from Investigation Discovery channel. But first I have an open letter of support to Erik Walden of the Indianapolis Colts after his ex-girlfriend and babymama attacked him and his current girlfriend with a knife, a gun and a bat. She broke into his home and lay in wait for the couple to attack them...
VIDEO - Promo of my Udemy Do-It-Yourself California Divorce
March 18, 2015 14:00 - 52 seconds - 7.18 MB VideoThis short video is just a promo of what my UDEMY.com course is like. The course is for people who have NO KIDS and are generally getting along and just want to get back to being single. I explain what forms are needed to start, and complete a divorce in California. I explain why the needs each of them and what they do. The course is availble here: Udemy.com/Do-It-yourself-california-divorce Podcast listeners can get a discounted price of $20 by emailing me for a coupon code. Send me an ...
Men's Family Law #029 DO IT YOURSELF DIVORCE | MICHAEL VOLPE
March 16, 2015 14:00 - 36 minutes - 17.9 MBMen's Family Law - The show this week has information on a do it yourself divorce course offered by David Pisarra on YOUTUBE.COM Today's interview is with Michael Volpe who is the author of BULLIED TO DEATH - THE CHRIS MACKNEY STORY. A tale involving a decades old murder, lawyers, a celebrity jewelry designer named Dina Mackney and has a weird connection to Woody Harrelson's deceased father. Chris was put through the wringer by his ex-wife, the judicial system and in this super...
MEN'S FAMILY LAW #028 HOW TO GET A DVRO | JOHN HAMEL
March 09, 2015 13:00 - 56 minutes - 27 MBMen's Family Law - Nationally recognized Father's Rights expert David Pisarra explains how to get a Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) and the basic forms needed. In today's show, we speak with John Hamel, Editor of Partner Abuse Journal on how often men are targets of abuse, and what it does to the children to live in an abusive home, and how it effects men. We bag on bad lawyers and judges, and talk about what you need to know to protect yourself. Check out this website fo...
MEN'S FAMILY LAW #027 PSYCHOLOGICAL ABUSE | PHILIP W. COOK
March 02, 2015 15:00 - 47 minutes - 22.9 MBMen's Family Law - Nationally recognized Father's Rights expert David Pisarra explains physical and psychological abuse so that men can understand and recognize it more accurately. Taking definitions straight from the CDC's National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey of 2010 he explains what psychological abuse is, and gives concrete examples. The report is available here: NATIONAL INTIMATE PARTNER REPORT Today's interview is with Philip W. Cook, author of Abused Men - The H...
Men's Family Law Op-Ed Piece
February 24, 2015 17:32 - 3 minutes - 2.05 MBThis is an opinon piece I wrote that no editor wants to run, so I'm just going to distribute it myself. I call out Senator Dianne Feinstein for her deafening silence on the issue of female on male abuse. Considering she was front and center when it was Ray Rice hitting Janay, I just think it fair that she should stand up when a woman hits a man.
Men's Family Law #026 SEXUAL ABUSE AND TRAUMA | CHRIS ANDERSON
February 23, 2015 14:30 - 42 minutes - 20.7 MBMen's Family Law - Nationally recognized Father's Rights expert David Pisarra talks with Chris Anderson of the website MaleSurvivor.org about how men who have been abused, sexually or traumatized, can identify themselves and then seek help. This is a far ranging conversation dealing with sex and sexuality, with how humans have historically handled sexual exploration and what we as a society are doing to develop a healthy sexuality while avoiding traumatizing behaviors. We talk abou...
Men's Family Law #025 DOMESTIC ABUSE AND THE SUPERBOWL | JAMES DEAVITT AND DANIEL CRESPO KILLING
February 16, 2015 15:00 - 24 minutes - 11.7 MBMen's Family Law - This episode talks about Domestic Abuse and how men don't recognize that they are victims or targets as often as they should. The article "HOW THE WELL MEANING SUPERBOWL COMMERCIALS FUMBLED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE" was written by David Pisarra and published on GoodMenProject.com. David reads this article for you today, it's a 750 word essay that discusses what men need to know about domestic violence. Daniel Crespo was the mayor of Bell Gardens when on September 30, 20...
Men's Family Law - Valentine's Day Special
February 14, 2015 19:07 - 7 minutes - 3.91 MBA special Valentine's Day reading of "To A Friend On His Divorce" by Josh Max. This piece originally was published in the New York Times on February 13, 2015. It's a bittersweet and hopeful piece for men who are feeling alone or hurting on this Valentine's Day. Just hold on, it does get better.
MEN'S FAMILY LAW #024 TELL THE JUDGE YOUR WHY | PAT WILLIAMS
February 09, 2015 12:30 - 24 minutes - 11.6 MBMen's Family Law - Nationally recognized Father's Rights expert David Pisarra explains the most important things fathers need to know about talking to the judge about your Child Custody and the best strategy for getting the most time with their child. In this episode, David explains how telling the judge your WHY impacts your ability to get what you want from a judge, and the biggest mistake most men make in asking for more time with their children. We talk with Pat Williams from ...
Men's Family Law #024 FILING FOR CHILD CUSTODY | DR. CAROL HIRSHFIELD
February 02, 2015 12:30 - 25 minutes - 12.6 MBMen's Family Law - Nationally recognized Father's Rights expert David Pisarra explains the three most important things fathers need to know about Child Custody and the strategy for getting the most time with their child. This week I explain what forms are needed to get a hearing for a child custody plan, what you should put in your declaration to make the judge want to give you the time you need with your children. I give tips on how to fill out the fl-150 the income and expense declara...
Men's Family Law #022 PATERNITY | PAUL RAEBURN
January 27, 2015 12:30 - 26 minutes - 13 MBThis week we talk about why filing a court case is crucial to protecting your rights as a father, even if the baby isn't born yet. I explain briefly what forms you need to file and how to take control of what is often a situation that feels out of your control. In our interview segment we talk to Paul Raeburn, author of "Do Fathers Matter? What Science Is Telling Us About the Parent We've Overlooked." His book is available on Amazon and BN.com.