The Present Father Show

"Every Other Weekend" Is Destroying Fathers.

Most people think family court is built to protect children. What if the system is actually tearing families apart instead? In this episode of The Present Father Show, I sit down with Rachel Marshall, also known as Father’s Advocate Mom and creator of Dead Beat Dad By Design, for one of the most raw and emotional conversations we’ve had yet. Rachel is a mother, bonus mom, former pediatric psych nurse, and outspoken advocate for fathers navigating high-conflict custody battles, parental alienation, false allegations, and the emotional toll family court can take on parents and children. We discuss: * Why fathers are conditioned to accept “every other weekend” * False allegations and protection order abuse * The mental health crisis affecting fathers * How parental alienation damages children * Why good dads are being pushed out of their kids’ lives * Litigation abuse and financial devastation * The role of bonus moms during custody battles * What Rachel witnessed firsthand working in pediatric psych * Why children need both parents This episode is emotional, uncomfortable at times, and brutally honest. If you’re fighting to stay present in your child’s life, this conversation will hit home. Follow Rachel Marshall: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@deadbeatdadbydesign?si=5oP36wcU_mTLFW7f [https://youtube.com/@deadbeatdadbydesign?si=5oP36wcU_mTLFW7f] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588312949524 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588312949524] Visit Present Father: https://present-father.com [https://present-father.com] Follow The Present Father Show for more conversations around fatherhood, family court, men’s mental health, parental alienation, and staying present through chaos.

Family Law Attorney with 27+ years of experince (David Pisarra)

Most fathers don’t lose their kids because they’re bad dads… they lose because they don’t understand how family court actually works. In this episode, I sit down with David Pisarra—a family law attorney with over 27 years of experience and the creator of Dads Law School—to break down what’s really happening inside the system. We talk about: * How false allegations can flip a case overnight * Why “being a good dad” isn’t enough in court * The low standard of proof that can cost you everything * The biggest mistakes men make before they ever step in front of a judge * And how to actually prepare yourself if you’re fighting for your kids This isn’t theory. This is real-world strategy from someone who’s seen it play out thousands of times… and from a father who’s lived it. If you’re in a custody battle, thinking about one, or trying to make sense of what you’re going through—this episode will open your eyes. 🎧 Listen all the way through. This could change how you approach your case.

Robert Garza: A man on a mission!

Robert Garza spent 16 years fighting family court… and now he’s changing the laws. Everyone talks about how broken the system is… Almost nobody is doing anything to fix it. This conversation is different. We’re not just exposing the problem… we’re talking about real solutions that are already passing in multiple states. If you’re in this fight, you need to hear this.

I Had ZERO Rights to My Daughter… Until It Was Almost Too Late | The Unmarried Father Story

A real, unfiltered conversation with The Unmarried Father. In this episode, Ryan breaks down how he went from being a fully Present Father—doing everything for his newborn daughter—to suddenly being told he had no rights. No warning. No understanding of the system. Just gone. We talk about: * What actually happens to unmarried fathers in family court * How fast things can turn after one argument * The truth about paternity, custody, and legal rights * The emotional toll most men don’t talk about * And why so many dads feel blindsided when it’s already too late If you’re a father—or planning to be one—this is information you need before it’s too late.