Divorce and Child Custody Discussion with Attorney Brian A. Victor

In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody and divorce matters. Specifically, he explores the most common summer custody issues and offers practical guidance to help parents navigate them successfully. As summer approaches, many divorced and separated parents begin making plans for vacations, travel, camps, and family...

In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody and divorce matters. Specifically, he explains the 10 biggest mistakes parents make in child custody cases.  He provides insight into what is in the best interests of your child. Attorney Victor also discusses the importance of following court orders. Listen to Attorney Brian...

In this special podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor is joined by Carol Waldman, Founder and Director of the Waldman Way. They discuss what neurodivergence looks like in children and young adults. They further discuss that structure is critical for these individuals and why structure is mandatory when creating parenting plans in these situatio...

In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody and divorce matters. Specifically, he explains the 3 mistakes that can destroy your custody case.  He provides insight into the emotional reality of custody cases. Attorney Victor also discusses the emotional issues parents deal with during their separation or divorce. Listen...

In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody and divorce matters. Specifically, he explains the moment your custody case actually begins.  He provides insight into the fact that your custody case begins prior to ever stepping into a courtroom. Attorney Victor also discusses that judges see parents’ patterns not their in...

In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody and divorce matters. Specifically, he explains why FCS prep is mandatory and not optional.  He provides insight into the FCS process and how the FCS recommendation carries enormous weight. Attorney Victor also discusses the biggest myths about FCS.  Listen to Attorney Brian A...

In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody and divorce matters. Specifically, he explains the real benefits of divorce and child custody mediation that no one explains.  He provides insight into how to change the goal of mediation from winning to working. Attorney Victor also discusses how mediation can reduce emotion...

In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody and divorce matters. Specifically, he explains the one mistake smart parents make in custody cases and don’t even realize it. He provides insight into why this mistake is so common. Attorney Victor also discusses how psychology plays a role in custody disputes.  Listen to Att...

In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody and divorce matters. Specifically, he provides insight into the emotional challenges a new year brings for divorce and custody matters. He provides a discussion of the common mistakes people make early in the year regarding their legal matters. Attorney Victor also explains w...

In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody and divorce matters. He provides a review of topics discussed in 2025 on the Divorce and Child Custody Discussion podcast. He provides a reflection of the year and the highlights of the podcast. Attorney Victor explains why this podcast exists and thanks his listeners to thei...

In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody and divorce matters; specifically, explaining why Family Court Services isn’t what you think and that's why parents get it wrong. Attorney Victor describes how his experience as a former Family Court Services (FCS) mediator can help you learn about the FCS process and ho...

In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody and divorce matters; specifically, the one sentence that can ruin your custody case. Attorney Victor explores the importance of staying child focused when in mediation or court regarding your child custody case. Listen to Attorney Brian A. Victor as he discusses common pitfal...

In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody and divorce matters; specifically, the impact of social media on custody cases. Attorney Victor explores the importance of understanding what kind of social media content can be used as evidence in child custody cases. Listen to Attorney Brian A. Victor as he discusses common...

In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody and divorce matters; specifically, divorce mediation. In part five of this five-part special series, Inside Divorce Mediation, Attorney Victor explores how to turn mediation agreements into a long-term way of life.  Listen to Attorney Brian A. Victor as he discusses why media...

In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody and divorce matters; specifically, divorce mediation. In part four of this five-part special series, Inside Divorce Mediation, Attorney Victor explores the importance of understanding when to settle and when to stand firm in mediation.  Listen to Attorney Brian A. Victor as h...

In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody and divorce matters; specifically, divorce mediation. In part three of this five-part special series, Inside Divorce Mediation, Attorney Victor explores the concept of turning conflict into cooperation.  Listen to Attorney Brian A. Victor as he discusses why conflict feels so...

In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody and divorce matters; specifically, divorce mediation. In part two of this five-part special series, Inside Divorce Mediation, Attorney Victor explores what mediators really notice during the mediation session.  Listen to Attorney Brian A. Victor as he discusses the mediator’s...

In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody and divorce matters; specifically, divorce mediation. In part one of this five-part special series, Inside Divorce Mediation, Attorney Victor explores the psychology of settlement.  Listen to Attorney Brian A. Victor as he discusses the battle between emotion and logic and wh...

In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody and divorce matters; specifically, the mediation mistakes you don’t know you are making. He explains the process of divorce and custody mediation.  Additionally, Attorney Victor provides insight into the subtle missteps that can derail your mediation session.  Listen to Attor...

In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses divorce matters; specifically, the importance of divorce mediation and how to prepare emotionally and strategically for divorce mediation. He explains why preparation for mediation matters. Additionally, Attorney Victor provides insight into the specific considerations for knowing prioriti...

In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody matters; specifically, what really matters to judges in custody cases. He explains the concept of best interests of the child.  Additionally, Attorney Victor provides insight into the specific considerations for judges regarding the best interests of the child standard.  List...

In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody matters; specifically, the common mistakes parents make in custody cases. He explains how to avoid making these common mistakes.  Additionally, Attorney Victor provides strategies to stay child focused.  Listen to Attorney Brian A. Victor as he discusses how to focus on the b...

In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody matters; specifically, directed to family law attorneys and their clients. He explains the importance of recommending clients patriciate in Family Court Services (FCS) preparation services. Additionally, Attorney Victor provides information about what can go wrong if clients...

In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody matters; specifically, the 5 biggest myths to child custody. He explains why these myths persist and why they are false. Additionally, Attorney Victor provides information about how to break through these myths and how the court decides child custody matters.  Listen to Attor...

In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody matters; specifically, what happens to the custody schedule when children go back to school. He explains why back to school is a common stress point. Additionally, Attorney Victor provides information about how to structure school year custody schedules.  Listen to Attorney B...