Cases & Cocktails

In Episode 57 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston kick off the new year with a practical, encouraging conversation about reflection, planning, and proactive decision-making after divorce . Over a light and celebratory Fresh Start Spritzer —made with prosecco, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and Topo Chico—they focus on how January can set the tone for a healthier, more organize...

In Episode 56 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston welcome the new year with reflection, humor, and a candid conversation about growth—both personally and professionally. Over a festive holiday cocktail fittingly named “Eggnog & Eggleston” —made with bourbon, eggnog, cinnamon, and nutmeg—the couple looks back on 2025. It discusses how small, intentional changes can make a mean...

In Episode 55 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston step away from legal topics and lean fully into the spirit of the season—gratitude, generosity, and community. Over a festive Peppermint White Chocolate Cocktail , the couple reflects on holiday traditions, parenting memories, and the incredible impact of a Central Texas initiative that quietly changes lives every year.  Ep 55 - A...

In Episode 54 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston share a festive, honest conversation about co-parenting during the holidays , navigating shifting traditions, and helping families find peace and joy after a difficult year. Over a sparkling Holiday Peach Punch —made with Tito’s vodka, peach nectar, lemon juice, and bubbly mineral water—they reflect on Christmas schedules, emotion...

In Episode 53 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston sit down with Dr. Steven Lindenberg , founder and president of the Professional Alliance for Child-Centered Safety (PACCS) , for a wide-ranging discussion on parental alienation, the failures of modern family courts, and the urgent need for better education among professionals who serve children. Sipping on spiked hot chocolate—co...

In the Season One finale of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston celebrate an incredible milestone: 52 straight weeks of conversations about family law, parental struggles, personal stories, and life beyond divorce. Over a festive Watermelon Margarita —made with Cascades tequila, fresh watermelon juice, lime, and agave—the duo reflects on the first full year of the podcast and the co...

In Episode 51 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston continue their powerful two-part series with Jason Witt , whose story of domestic violence, survival, and resilience challenges long-held assumptions about who can be a victim. Over a warm and seasonal Maple Cinnamon Margarita , Jason recounts—often in chilling detail—the night in 2012 when his ex-wife broke into his home, armed w...

In the landmark 50th episode of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston sit down with Jason Witt , a North Carolina resident whose harrowing story of domestic abuse and survival challenges common assumptions about what victims look like—and who they can be. Over a creamy Coconut Margarita crafted with Ocho Tequila, coconut cream, triple sec, lime juice, and toasted coconut flakes, Jason...

In Episode 49 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston are joined by Dr. Heidi Ramsbottom, a licensed psychologist based in Pennsylvania and member of the Professional Alliance for Child-Centered Safety (PACCS). Over a bright and tropical Passion Fruit Margarita, they dive into the intersection of psychology and family law, exploring the complexities of parental alienation, reunificat...

In the Halloween edition of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston trade ghost stories for real-life courtroom horror tales that only family lawyers could tell. Over an eerie and playful “Blood Bag” cocktail —a mix of hibiscus tea and tequila—they share their most unforgettable (and sometimes unbelievable) moments from the courtroom. While the tone is lighthearted, the stories reveal t...

In Episode 47 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston share an emotional and inspiring conversation with Lisa Jamison and Brianna Rosales, a mother-daughter duo whose journey through trauma, healing, and purpose perfectly embodies the spirit of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Over a bright and tangy Aperol Margarita—made with Aperol, tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup—the discu...

In Episode 46 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston continue their Domestic Violence Awareness Month series with a special guest, Lindy Hall of Safe Alliance, a Central Texas nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors of abuse and preventing family violence through advocacy, education, and direct services. Over a refreshing Guava Tequila Soda, the conversation focuses on the criti...

In Episode 45 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston welcome Claudia King, a former police officer, domestic violence survivor, podcast host, and Court TV commentator. Over a bright and citrusy Mango Tequila Paloma, the conversation delves into the courage it takes to break free from abuse, the complexities of healing, and the power of transforming pain into purpose. From Law Enforc...

In Episode 44 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston launch a month-long series focused on domestic violence , timed with Domestic Violence Awareness Month . Over a refreshing Vodka Spritzer —Ketel One vodka with peach and orange—the Egglestons take on one of the most difficult, but necessary, conversations in family law: how victims of family violence can protect themselves and the...

In Episode 43 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston welcome Rael Lapenta , a behavior and sensory consultant from Pennsylvania and a dedicated advocate with the Interference with Child Custody Coalition . Over a classic Lemon Drop Martini , the discussion dives into one of the hardest—and increasingly common—issues in family law: false allegations in custody disputes and the long-l...

In Episode 42 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston return to the topic of prenups in celebrity marriages, this time spotlighting international soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and his fiancée, model Georgina Rodríguez. Over a crisp Cosmopolitan with lime and cranberry, the Egglestons explore leaked (though unconfirmed) terms of the couple’s rumored prenup and what lessons everyd...

In Episode 40 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston are joined once again by attorney Jillian French for another installment of “Storytime,” where the team reviews real-life posts from Reddit and applies family law insights to the situations. Over a round of unique cocktails—a classic Dr. Pepper and a bold Tequila Espresso Martini—the trio examines a controversial story of infideli...

In Episode 39 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston return with guest Jillian French for a unique “storytime” episode, blending real-life scenarios from Reddit with legal and practical insight. Over a Maple Bourbon Smash —crafted with High West whiskey, mint, maple syrup, and Topo Chico—the team discusses how addiction, custody battles, and protective parenting intersect when famil...

In Episode 38 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston sit down once again with family law attorney Jillian French to unpack one of the most viral relationship stories of the summer—a Coldplay concert, a kiss cam, and a public affair that sparked both laughter and legal questions. Over a refreshing bourbon lemonade garnished with homegrown mint, the team discusses what happens when pr...

In Episode 37 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston welcome attorney Jillian French for a lively and eye-opening discussion about how your online activity—and even your private digital communications—can come back to haunt you in a divorce or custody case. Over a tamarind tequila soda (for the hosts) and a Wisconsin-brewed Spotted Cow (for Jillian), the group dives into the realiti...

In Episode 36 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston respond candidly to online comments from a prior episode about parental interference. This topic struck a nerve with many listeners. With an Italian margarita in hand (made with El Tesoro Reposado, lime, orange juice, and amaretto), the duo takes a fiery and funny approach to addressing common misconceptions, emotional reactions,...

In Episode 35 of Cases & Cocktails , hosts Bryan and Janice Eggleston dive into the world of wills, trusts, probate, and fiduciary litigation with special guest Riley Alcozer, a seasoned estate planning attorney and co-founder of Hardy Alcozer, a law firm based in Central Texas. Riley brings a refreshing blend of legal expertise, humor, and authenticity to the conversation. Over a peach tequil...

In Episode 34 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston are joined by a very special guest—Commander Dmitry Shvets of the U.S. Navy. Appearing virtually while on assignment in Washington, D.C., CDR Shvets shares a deeply personal account of his ongoing family law battle and the broader issues facing military families navigating custody disputes and parental alienation. The conversation...

In Episode 33 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston are joined by Mike Weber, retired Arlington Police Department officer and co-author of The Mother Next Door: Medicine, Deception, and Munchausen by Proxy . This eye-opening conversation takes listeners deep into the disturbing world of fabricated child illnesses, a criminal form of abuse that is often misunderstood, even by profes...

In Episode 32 of Cases & Cocktails , Bryan and Janice Eggleston sit down with guest Scott Mancill , a Texas father who lived through every parent's nightmare: years of false allegations, relentless CPS investigations, and alienation from his own daughter. In a raw, unfiltered conversation, Scott opens up about the emotional and legal toll of protecting his child while preserving his own i...