The Fair Parenting Podcast
The Fair Parenting Podcast looks at people's stories and ideas on family law and covers the progress towards fair parenting around the world.
Episodes
May 12, 2024 • 8 mins
In the light of a recent news story, I look at paternity testing and whether dads should be able to get a test outside of court proceedings.
Some people might see this as an issue for men but it is wider. I discuss how testing has issues for mums, dads and children, including how paternity tests can improve health outcomes for children.
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I mention a recent video from a judge which went viral. Here i...
Some people might see this as an issue for men but it is wider. I discuss how testing has issues for mums, dads and children, including how paternity tests can improve health outcomes for children.
Links
I mention a recent video from a judge which went viral. Here i...
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April 28, 2024 • 16 mins
This episode I look at the word ‘expert’, not so much to do with court as more widely in society.
In many areas of life, experts affect us and sometimes spectacularly let us down. I look at some examples.
We need experts but there are few people who really know what they are doing well enough to advise the way experts do and I think we need to be realistic about experts and the word itself. Perhaps it's tim...
In many areas of life, experts affect us and sometimes spectacularly let us down. I look at some examples.
We need experts but there are few people who really know what they are doing well enough to advise the way experts do and I think we need to be realistic about experts and the word itself. Perhaps it's tim...
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April 14, 2024 • 99 mins
Occasionally I want to look back at past episodes for those new to the podcast. Today is one such episode. I wanted to revisit my discussion with Dr. Marni Hill Foderaro from episode 8. I hope you enjoy listening to it.
It's one of my favourite episodes and even before today (April 14th 2024) is already the 8th most popular episode ever.
It was a wide-ranging and interesting discussion with Dr. Marni who was...
It's one of my favourite episodes and even before today (April 14th 2024) is already the 8th most popular episode ever.
It was a wide-ranging and interesting discussion with Dr. Marni who was...
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March 31, 2024 • 7 mins
In this episode I discuss lawyers and MPs protesting about The Garrick Club and how this relates to family law.
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March 17, 2024 • 4 mins
Today I cover a news story that happened this week that impacts many parents.
Britain's NHS has banned the NHS from prescribing blockers that hamper the physical development of children.
I discuss this healthcare story along with comparing it to Britain's medieval family law system.
Britain's NHS has banned the NHS from prescribing blockers that hamper the physical development of children.
I discuss this healthcare story along with comparing it to Britain's medieval family law system.
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March 3, 2024 • 34 mins
Episode 40 is a look back at episodes 31 to 39. Thanks to all the fantastic guests and listeners. The podcast would be nothing without you.
As I often say, if someone wants to take over presenting this podcast let me know and I will be glad to go back behind the scenes.
This episode is a compilation of episode clips rather than a ‘best of’ clips as that is individual choice. It is for regular listeners and ...
As I often say, if someone wants to take over presenting this podcast let me know and I will be glad to go back behind the scenes.
This episode is a compilation of episode clips rather than a ‘best of’ clips as that is individual choice. It is for regular listeners and ...
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February 18, 2024 • 6 mins
In the family court many good and innocent parents and children suffer more and are treated worse than criminals found guilty of crimes. Considering in Britain all cases come under the umbrella of the Ministry of Justice I discuss this in today's episode.
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February 4, 2024 • 12 mins
In today’s episode I want to revisit an idea we spoke about way back in episode 5, which was about parental separation in the movie Interstellar and other movies. It’s a great episode, thanks to Derick McDuff.
It is a simple idea but one I have found useful over the years. The idea is using email, photos or other online ways to send messages to a child you are alienated from. Those messages may only be read years in ...
It is a simple idea but one I have found useful over the years. The idea is using email, photos or other online ways to send messages to a child you are alienated from. Those messages may only be read years in ...
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January 21, 2024 • 10 mins
Many of us have seen incentives play out badly in family court, with solicitors milking Legal Aid, milking parents, parents making false allegations to get Legal Aid, prolonging cases and taking a case that could resolve amicably and blowing it out of the water to the detriment of parents and children.
In this episode I discuss how incentives in other industries, and disruption to them, could improve things for paren...
In this episode I discuss how incentives in other industries, and disruption to them, could improve things for paren...
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January 7, 2024 • 7 mins
Welcome to the podcast. In this first episode of 2024 I have some thoughts on the new year, my own case and much wider topics.
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Peter Diamandis and Emad Mostaque Clip
https://twitter.com/PeterDiamandis/status/1740839831578583088
Episode 28 - Summary of My Story (2018-2022)
https://audioboom.com/posts/8218009-story-triple-a-a-portrait-of-abuse-narrated-by-alana-hillenaar
Episo...
Links
Peter Diamandis and Emad Mostaque Clip
https://twitter.com/PeterDiamandis/status/1740839831578583088
Episode 28 - Summary of My Story (2018-2022)
https://audioboom.com/posts/8218009-story-triple-a-a-portrait-of-abuse-narrated-by-alana-hillenaar
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December 24, 2023 • 17 mins
I love podcasts and I listen to many, two of which are Exponential Wisdom with @DanSullivanSC and @PeterDiamandis and Moonshots with @PeterDiamandis. I highly recommend listening to both.
They cover many things, including AI, which is one of the hot topics of 2023.
Those podcasts are not directly connected to our struggles for justice in family law but they are full of forward thinking developments and perspe...
They cover many things, including AI, which is one of the hot topics of 2023.
Those podcasts are not directly connected to our struggles for justice in family law but they are full of forward thinking developments and perspe...
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December 10, 2023 • 18 mins
Christmas can be a difficult time whether you are a targeted parent or not.
This episode first aired last Christmas and it highlights 12 ways to help you cope with #ParentalAlienation or #FamilyCourt
We have episodes published and planned with experts in their fields to go into depth in specific areas but for now I wanted to give a quick list of many things you can try.
In my experience nothing wor...
This episode first aired last Christmas and it highlights 12 ways to help you cope with #ParentalAlienation or #FamilyCourt
We have episodes published and planned with experts in their fields to go into depth in specific areas but for now I wanted to give a quick list of many things you can try.
In my experience nothing wor...
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November 26, 2023 • 11 mins
In this episode I discuss the current state of transcripts and bundles in the court system and how it hampers justice and reflects the prehistoric condition of family law.
I give many ways things can be improved. We need a modern system not a Jurassic one because parents and children deserve better.
I gave some other simple reform examples in episodes 2 and 32.
I give many ways things can be improved. We need a modern system not a Jurassic one because parents and children deserve better.
I gave some other simple reform examples in episodes 2 and 32.
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November 12, 2023 • 8 mins
Episode 2 had 6 simple low and no cost ideas for effective reform of family law. In this episode I wanted to give one more in answer to the question: should interviews with family law experts be recorded? The answer is 'Yes'.
To not have them recorded represents a serious problem in the robustness and integrity of family law in England and Wales. To have recordings is good practise and protection for the truth, good p...
To not have them recorded represents a serious problem in the robustness and integrity of family law in England and Wales. To have recordings is good practise and protection for the truth, good p...
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October 29, 2023 • 59 mins
This episode is for those new to the podcast.
Every 10 episodes there is a clips episode. We've had 3 so far (episodes 10, 20 and 30). Listening to all 3 clips episodes would take a long time.
The guests content is great but, as a shorter introduction episode for anyone just discovering the podcast, I wanted a bitesize clips episode so people can quickly hear parts from all the shows and choose which episod...
Every 10 episodes there is a clips episode. We've had 3 so far (episodes 10, 20 and 30). Listening to all 3 clips episodes would take a long time.
The guests content is great but, as a shorter introduction episode for anyone just discovering the podcast, I wanted a bitesize clips episode so people can quickly hear parts from all the shows and choose which episod...
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October 15, 2023 • 86 mins
Episode 30 already. Thanks to all the fantastic guests and listeners. The podcast would be nothing without you.
As I often say, if someone wants to take over presenting this podcast let me know and I will be glad to go back behind the scenes.
This episode is a compilation of episode clips rather than a ‘best of’ clips as that is individual choice. It is for regular listeners and also a taster for people new...
As I often say, if someone wants to take over presenting this podcast let me know and I will be glad to go back behind the scenes.
This episode is a compilation of episode clips rather than a ‘best of’ clips as that is individual choice. It is for regular listeners and also a taster for people new...
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October 1, 2023 • 17 mins
Today I talk about a book that has helped me: 'Man’s Search For Meaning' by Viktor Frankl.
The book applies equally to men and women and I can recommend it to anyone who is being abused or going through tough times.
One of the ways of coping with the trauma that we get from abuse and alienation and the Family Court is by exploring stories of adversity.
Examples of coping adversity don't get much mo...
The book applies equally to men and women and I can recommend it to anyone who is being abused or going through tough times.
One of the ways of coping with the trauma that we get from abuse and alienation and the Family Court is by exploring stories of adversity.
Examples of coping adversity don't get much mo...
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September 17, 2023 • 10 mins
A real-life story of a parent, narrated by actor Alana Hillenaar.
It tells of someone experiencing ‘Triple A’ (abuse, abduction and alienation).
Best wishes to any parent and child being abused. I hope one day things change so nobody has to go through it.
If you would like to tell your story let me know. You can narrate it yourself, do a podcast interview or, if you want to remain private, and we c...
It tells of someone experiencing ‘Triple A’ (abuse, abduction and alienation).
Best wishes to any parent and child being abused. I hope one day things change so nobody has to go through it.
If you would like to tell your story let me know. You can narrate it yourself, do a podcast interview or, if you want to remain private, and we c...
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September 3, 2023 • 34 mins
Today we have part 2 of my talk with Edward James, who is a father of three.
We discuss his experience of the family court, parental alienation and more.
Edward is the author of the book ‘Bad Dad: The Truth Will Set You Free’ which talks about his experience of truth and lies, injustice, narcissism, mental health and love.
The book aims to offer hope to others who find themselves in similar circum...
We discuss his experience of the family court, parental alienation and more.
Edward is the author of the book ‘Bad Dad: The Truth Will Set You Free’ which talks about his experience of truth and lies, injustice, narcissism, mental health and love.
The book aims to offer hope to others who find themselves in similar circum...
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Today’s guest is Edward James, who is a father of three.
We discuss his experience of the family court, parental alienation and more.
Edward is the author of the book ‘Bad Dad: The Truth Will Set You Free’ which talks about his experience of truth and lies, injustice, narcissism, mental health and love.
The book aims to offer hope to others who find themselves in similar circumstances.
He...
We discuss his experience of the family court, parental alienation and more.
Edward is the author of the book ‘Bad Dad: The Truth Will Set You Free’ which talks about his experience of truth and lies, injustice, narcissism, mental health and love.
The book aims to offer hope to others who find themselves in similar circumstances.
He...
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