The Divorced Dadvocate: Divorce Support For Dads
The Divorced Dadvocate: Divorce Support For Dads is a weekly podcast designed specifically for fathers navigating divorce. It addresses the unique challenges men face and offers practical guidance, emotional support, and real-life insights to help dads survive — and ultimately thrive — during and after divorce. Each episode combines honest conversation, personal stories, and action-oriented advice to help listeners rebuild confidence, create healthy co-parenting strategies, manage finances, navigate court complexities, and heal emotionally. Since launching in 2020, the show has become a trusted resource and supportive community for divorced and divorcing dads. *Become a community member and access full episodes and additional MEMBERS ONLY content: https://thedivorceddadvocate.com/membership-tiers/* DISCLAIMER: The purpose of this podcast is to inform, not influence. It is not a substitute for professional care or advice by a qualified professional. The host, as well as guests who speak on this podcast, express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions, and The Divorced Dadvocate podcast & website neither endorses nor opposes any particular views discussed here.
Episodes
Boundaries don’t make you a tyrant—they make your home feel safe. We dig into what authoritative parenting really looks like for divorced dads: steady warmth, clear limits, and consequences that teach instead of punish. Drawing on evidence from parenting science and decades of outcomes research, we unpack the crucial differences between authoritative and authoritarian styles, why permissiveness backfires even when it feels compassi...
We walk through the first days after being served divorce papers and lay out a clear plan to protect your kids, your money, and your peace of mind. The focus stays on calm action, smart strategy, and building the right team for the long game.
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In this powerful conversation, Robert Garza reveals how his 16-year custody battle educated him about the dangerous loopholes in our family court system—and more importantly, how to fix them. He walks us through his revolutionary "Time Taken, Time Back" bill, which ensures parents automatically receive makeup time when false allegations are disproven. This simple yet powerful concept has already passed unanimously in Texa...
Navigating the dating world after divorce presents unique challenges for dads. The landscape has shifted dramatically in recent years, making it essential to approach dating with intentionality and authentic confidence. In a revealing conversation between Jude and dating coach Dallas Bluth, several crucial insights emerged that can help divorced dads find meaningful connections.
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The war on fathers continues in our family courts, and this episode exposes how biased judicial systems actively endanger our children by perpetuating false narratives about paternal risk. When Kentucky implemented a presumption of equal custody, divorce rates plummeted by 25%—proof that removing incentives for parental alienation keeps families together. Yet mainstream media continues framing equal parenting as a dangerous "e...
The emotional toll of divorce creates a storm of complex emotions that leave men adrift, expected to navigate alone despite lacking experience with this life-altering process. A divorce coach serves as your harbor pilot through these turbulent waters, offering emotional support, strategic planning, improved communication skills, and personal growth opportunities that lawyers and therapists cannot provide.
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Documentation serves as your most powerful weapon during divorce, protecting your rights, assets, and relationship with your children when emotions are high and accusations fly. Meticulous record-keeping levels the playing field when you're at a disadvantage, as your spouse has likely been planning this divorce for months or years before you were aware.
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Court-appointed Guardian Ad Litems can significantly impact divorce outcomes but often present challenges for fathers seeking fair custody arrangements. They serve as independent investigators tasked with determining what arrangement best supports a child's safety and development, though their recommendations frequently disadvantage dads.
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Financial expert Tammy Guns delivers a masterclass in divorce finances, revealing why proper planning can save you tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars during one of life's most challenging transitions.
Tammy's website: https://divorceresourcecentre.com/
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Ever wondered what happens when child support or alimony payments suddenly stop because of circumstances beyond anyone's control? Ron Platt has created the solution that divorce attorneys, judges, and families have needed for decades.
Ron's website: NASDF.org and Support Insured
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Mortgage assumptions after divorce could save you hundreds of thousands of dollars, yet most attorneys and divorcing homeowners don't understand how to make them work. In this eye-opening conversation, Certified Divorce Lending Professional Karla Kyte reveals the hidden mortgage opportunities many divorces miss.
Karla's Website - https://mydivorcemortgageplanning.com/#home
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The silent epidemic of parental alienation devastates countless families each year, yet remains poorly understood even by many family court professionals. In this powerful episode, we're joined by Charlie McCready, a coach who helps parents navigate the painful journey of having their children turned against them—a journey he knows intimately from losing and eventually rebuilding relationships with his own children.
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We're launching the Foundation for Fathers, and it's going to transform how we support dads navigating divorce. This nonprofit will provide free and low-cost resources, support groups, workshops, and legal education to fathers facing custody challenges—especially those without access to professional services.
What makes this announcement truly revolutionary is our partnership with Will Black, founder of Sharing T...
Ben Schooley, founder of The Pro Se Coach, pulls back the curtain on self-representation in divorce court, revealing insights from his journey through both an amicable split and a brutal four-year legal battle. His candid discussion transforms our understanding of what's possible when facing the family court system without an attorney.
Ben's website: https://prosecoachtx.com/
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The technological landscape of divorce has changed dramatically with the rise of smart home devices and surveillance technology. What happens when your Ring doorbell captures crucial evidence for your custody case? Or when your ex uses recordings against you in court? Family law attorney Sondra Douglas joins us to navigate this complex terrain.
Sondra's website: https://steinsperling.com/attorneys/douglas-sondra/
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Feeling overwhelmed by the competing demands of post-divorce life? You're not alone. In this practical episode, I reveal the game-changing system that transformed my ability to juggle single parenting, career responsibilities, and personal well-being after my divorce.
A Practical Example Schedule:
- 6:00 - 6:30 AM: Morning meditation and journaling (Mental Health)
- 6:30 - 7:15 AM: Exercise (Physical Health)
- 7:15 - 8:00 AM: Family...
Imagine ending your marriage without destroying your family. That's the promise of divorce mediation when done right, and few know this process better than Joe Dillon.
Having watched his parents' bitter litigation end with the last time he ever saw his father at age 15, Dillon transformed personal pain into professional purpose. Now, with a remarkable 98% success rate (far above the industry average of 70%), he shares exac...
What's the true state of fatherhood in America today? In this milestone 260th episode, Jude assembles a powerful panel of experts to discuss the realities facing modern dads—especially those navigating divorce and family court challenges.
Ken Curry (therapist), Kirk Samuels (The Intimacy Incubator), Gordon (divorced dad), and David Pisarra (family law attorney) bring decades of personal and professional experience to ...
Divorce can feel like a storm that rolls in fast—no forecast, no shelter, no time to prepare. One day, you're a husband, a full-time father, a provider with a plan. The next, you’re staring at an empty home, a fractured schedule with your kids, and a mountain of legal and emotional upheaval. It doesn’t just split assets—it splits your identity.
You may find yourself questioning your worth, your role, and your future. The routin...
Divorced dads: Are you navigating the complex world of parenting plans? From holiday schedules to transportation logistics, our latest episode covers the essential components you need to address. Don't leave your custody arrangement to chance.
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