Daddy Got Custody: Helping Good Parents Win Custody of their Kids

Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad and 23-year custody consultant, explains why the words fathers choose in family court can have a lasting impact on their custody case. In this episode, Fred breaks down some of the most common courtroom phrases that can damage a father's credibility—even when they're true—and explains why judges listen for far more than just the facts. They are evaluating attitude, mat...

Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad and 23-year custody consultant, explains why temporary orders in a custody case can matter far more than most fathers realize. In this episode, Fred breaks down how "temporary" arrangements often create the first court-approved routine for a child, shape the judge's first impression, and can give one parent the advantage of becoming the default parent while the case is...

Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad and 23-year custody consultant, shares a hard truth many fathers learn too late: being a good dad and proving it in court are not always the same thing. In this episode, Fred explains why love, sacrifice, and private fatherhood matter deeply in real life — but why family court often looks instead for documentation, patterns, credibility, and proof of daily involvement....

Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad and 23-year custody consultant, shares five real behaviors from his own custody case that contributed to his Ex losing full custody of their daughter Caitlyn. In this deeply personal episode, Fred walks through how failing to follow the court order, excluding him from medical decisions, involving Caitlyn in adult conflict, speaking negatively about Fred in front of the...

In this episode of Daddy Got Custody , we sit down with Dallas trial attorney Nicole Knox to talk about the courtroom perspective of jury trials. From high-stakes courtroom strategy to the emotional realities parents face, Nicole shares what separates those who win from those who fall short. We dive into the difference between judge trials and jury and why a jury trial may be a better solution.  N...

Fred Campos breaks down exactly what caseworkers and judges are looking for during a home study—and why most Dads fail it simply because they don't prepare. Drawing from his experience and insights from his book, Fred explains that success starts long before the visit, with well-prepared paperwork, positive language about the Ex, and attorney-reviewed responses. He emphasizes that your home should...

Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad, and 23-year custody consultant, shares four powerful custody tips for fathers preparing for court. In this episode, you'll learn how judges often evaluate a father's attitude, credibility, and child-focused mindset just as much as the facts of the case. Fred covers why fathers should avoid sounding hostile, how to show they do not alienate, why it helps to acknowledge...

Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad, and 23-year custody consultant, interviews Derek Salyers of Leavittsburg, Ohio and shares his story of custody success. You will learn to resources for documenting, tips for child custody, and discussions on dealing with the court system.  How important documentation is and about the Custody Journal ( https://custodyjournal.com/) and the work that Derek is doing for F...

Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad, and 20-year custody consultant, shares ten favors or acts of kindness custodial parents do for the other parent. You will learn to consider "First Right of Refusal," encouraging phone or video calls with your children, adding your Ex as an emergency contact, and so much more. More details can always be found at https://DaddyGotCustody.com

  Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad, and 20-year custody consultant, shares ten ways to be a credible, calm witness both in court and dealing with high stressed situations like cross examinations. You will learn reasons to be calm, keep your emotions in check, stick to the facts, speak in a non-condescending way when speaking with judges, social workers, police and other authorities. More details can a...

Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad, and 20-year custody consultant, shares ten ways to absolutely lose custody of your kids.  Ranging from failing a home or social study, arguing with the judge in court, to not providing basic needs for your children. You will learn the fastest sure far way to lose custody.  The cost of parental alienation or brainwashing your children and finally the trap of not planni...

  Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad, and 20-year custody consultant, shares three questions and five points you should be asking yourself regarding your child custody case in reference to Covid-19.  Has their been a change in your job?  How about the daily schedule of your kids?  Have your finance changed? Learn 5 points to consider and talk with your attorney in regards to custody modification during...

Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad, and 20-year custody consultant, and 11 year website designer.  Shares 10 successful side hustles he has watched clients start during this Covid-19 shutdown to help earn extra money for both their kids and their custody case.  True stories from #2 starting a lawn care business, to #9 a painting couple that earned nearly $7500 their first month starting an online member...

Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad, and 20-year custody consultant, interviews Cathy who tells the story of how her custody case with her children are going.  This interview touches things done right, wrong, parental alienation and elements she would do differently knowing what she knows now.  Fred ends the interview inviting you to reach out and support her through her GoFundMe page... https://www.gofu...

Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad, and 20-year custody consultant, discusses ten activities to do with your kids at home (during the Covid-19 virus).  From building a fort, teaching your kids how to cook, he explains this is a memory making opportunity like no other.  He goes on to suggest five things to do when you don't have your kids at home as well and much, much, more.

Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad, and 20-year custody consultant, discusses the best advice for being a step-parent. He outlines eight points or expectations to be the best parent you can be.  Ranging from "Don't Try to Be the Kids Mother" to "Don't Handle the Discipline" and much, much, more.

Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad, and 20-year custody consultant, discusses the best advice for working with your attorney.  He outlines seven points he wish he knew in working with his lawyer.  Starting with listening to your attorney, sharing EVERYTHING, doing your homework, working out a payment plan, and much, much, more.

Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad, and 20-year custody consultant, discusses the best advice he got in order to stay calm in court.  This advice ranged from joining Toastmasters, visiting his courtroom, practicing prepared speeches as to why he should have custody and much, much more.  For more information visit... https://DaddyGotCustody.com/podcast

Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad, and 20-year custody consultant, discusses the best advice he got from his attorney on how to deal and communicate with your Ex.  He expresses six thoughts on the best advice he ever got from James Newth regarding this issue.  For more information visit... https://DaddyGotCustody.com  

Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad, and 20-year custody consultant, starts a new Wednesday addition, Ask Fred.  Here he pulls 5 questions/emails he has gotten and answers them.  Today's episode talks about social media in court, do my kids need their own room, and much, much more.  For more information visit... https://DaddyGotCustody.com

  Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad, and 20-year custody consultant, shares 10 elements that make up a good custodial parent.  Ranging from being the more stable parent, one who has more time for the kids, more involved in the kids school down to one who doesn't speak ill of the Ex. This is the final installment of his 10-part series in regards to seeking custody and dealing with your Ex.  For more inf...

Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad, and 20-year custody consultant, shares 10 elements you need to let go of in your custody case or co-parenting with your Ex.  These ten items range from trying to parent to the other side, down to what your kids eat at your Ex's house. This is a continuation of a 10-part series in regards to seeking custody and dealing with your Ex.  For more information visit... https...

  Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad, and 20-year custody consultant, shares 10 elements he would change if doing his custody case over.  Looking back now that his daughter is nearly 21 of elements he would do different ranging from trying mediation, listening to his attorney more, and cutting his Ex a bit more slack, and much, much more. This is a continuation of a 10-part series in regards to seeking...

Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad, and 20-year custody consultant, suggests 10 parenting tips for blended families.  After 20 years of consulting and meeting parents he has suggestions ranging from making the biological parent do the heavy discipline to having family meetings.  He recommends considering creating new traditions, as well as, the importance of having a weekly date night.  This is a contin...

  Fred Campos, @FullCustodyDad, and 20-year custody consultant, discusses 10 of the most common visitation schedules to consider for your Final Court Order.  After 20 years of consulting and meeting parents he has suggestions to consider from 50/50 equal time to 4:3 split time.  He recommends considering how well you get along with your Ex down to the needs of your children and much, much more.  T...