Host and Southern California Attorney Mark Reel Jr. talks all things family law with top family law attorneys and fathers rights advocates, bringing a new perspective from a different state each week.
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Navigating the world of family law court can be daunting for fathers. Decades of bias, archaic systems, and a lack of education leave men out to dry. Mark and his guests set out to change the narrative and educate men all over the United States with practical tips and knowledge to help anyone better navigate the family court system.
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From Divorce to Child Custody to Domestic Violence, Mark and his guests discuss the uncomfortable topics that can help men succeed in both the short term and long term when navigating precarious situations when it comes to family law court.
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You can learn more about Mark on his website: www.ReelFathersRights.com or on social media at The Fathers Rights Attorney.
The One Request That Could Help Preserve Your Family Court Hearing
This episode breaks down a recent California court decision that may affect access to court reporters and verbatim recordings in family court, including in counties where reporters aren’t routinely provided. It explains the episode’s two-step framework: ask the judge whether a court reporter is available, and if not, inquire about recording options and any ability-to-pay assessment that may apply when a private reporter or recording is considered. The discussion covers why a record can matter in domestic-violence and custody hearings, appeals, and courtroom accountability—and emphasizes that fathers should ask about a reporter or recording rather than assume one will be provided. This episode is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. For help with your specific situation, contact Reel Fathers Rights.
Learn More:
🔗 Visit us: https://reelfathersrights.com/
📞 Call us: (951) 397-0682
🏢 Find an office near you: https://reelfathersrights.com/locations/
Need Help?
If you're facing a family law matter, our experienced team is here to fight for you. Contact Reel Fathers Rights today for a consultation.
12 Sept 2026
How Your Custody Split Changes What You Pay in California (Child + Spousal Support)
Mark Reel Jr. kicks off the episode by announcing the firm’s expansion into the Bay Area, with a new San Jose office now serving San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, and surrounding counties.
He then breaks down how California calculates child support using the income shares model, focusing on both parents’ gross incomes, custody splits, and key examples where higher-earning or lower-earning parents end up paying support. From there, he explains how spousal support (alimony) works in a no-fault divorce state, including the importance of the marital standard of living and the difference between short-term and long-term marriages.
The episode wraps with practical strategies to reduce or end spousal support through remarriage, cohabitation, time served in long-term marriages, and retirement, highlighting how planning and timing can dramatically change a father’s financial future.
28 Aug 2026
Child Custody Evaluations, High-Conflict Co-Parenting & California Family Court
In this episode of The Father's Rights Playbook, family law attorney Mark Reel Jr. discusses how to defend against false domestic violence allegations in family court.
He highlights how California’s expanding definition of domestic violence—which includes coercive control—can be weaponized as a "sword" rather than used as a "shield" during custody battles. Ruel explains that unlike criminal court's "beyond a reasonable doubt" standard, family court relies on a lower "preponderance of the evidence" burden, making credibility the central battleground.
To counter false claims, he recommends three main strategies: exposing lies and inconsistencies through cross-examination, demonstrating that the accuser was actually the primary aggressor, and utilizing the "8 Mile method"—admitting minor personal flaws or past mistakes on the stand to build trust and authenticity with the judge.
Learn More:
🔗 Visit us: https://reelfathersrights.com/
📞 Call us: (951) 397-0682
🏢 Find an office near you: https://reelfathersrights.com/locations/
Need Help?
If you're facing a family law matter, our experienced team is here to fight for you. Contact Reel Fathers Rights today for a consultation.
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