This comes from a column I write in the Santa Monica Daily Press. It's a short episode, but I get real and raw about my own father, his problems, our family issues, and the value of a dad in a child's life.

This week I spoke with multiple New York Times best selling author Stephen Mansfield about his latest book, Men on Fire - Restoring the Forces that Forge Noble Manhood. Men in today's society often find themselves isolated and alone after a divorce or breakup and need to restore their social support network and self-esteem. It's crucial for them to…

In this episode I answer a question that came from Facebook from a dad about how his ex was using his learning disability of dyslexia as a wedge with their children. She was telling the kids he was stupid, which made him concerned he'd lose his kids in court. Learn how we deal with that in the Dad's Action Pack.…

In this episode I speak with Sylvio La Valle, he founded the Father's Rights group on Facebook and it's grown to serve men and women across the globe. We chat about how a father can increase his custodial time share, and work through the emotions of a custody case. The group is on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/forfuturessake If you're looking…

Today I spoke with CRAIG PERRA from TheMindfulHabit.com. He's helping men who have sex addiction and porn viewing habits recover their lives and control their sexuality in healthy ways.

In this episode I chat with Mark Santiago of www.empoweredman.co about what go through emotionally in a divorce/ child custody battle. He shares his story of what he faced, and how he's now turned that into a way to help the over 2,000,000 men each year that are facing the same hell. I also discuss my new product to help dads who are fighting for c…

If you're facing a court hearing, whether it's a divorce or a child custody case, you need to be prepared to speak to a judge. In this episode I share the two reasons people hire lawyers, and share some tips on how to prepare if you're going to be self-represented.

In today's episode some guidance for those people who are looking to represent themselves in court, but still need to meet with a lawyer to get some feedback and direction. How to maximize the time, and avoid the "fluff" that lawyers, honestly, don't care about. PLUS, the book that everyone who is going to represent themselves in any negotiation sh…

If you've just been served with a Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) and/or Divorce Petition - this is the episode you need to listen to IMMEDIATELY!

It's the end of 2020, and this horrible year is coming to an end with many couples thinking about calling it quits next year. If that is you, this episode will give you a place to start your preparation. You can also download the Divorce Guide For Men at www.mensfamilylawcenter.com/divorce-guide-for-men…

In this episode I talk about the long term solution of suicide to a short term problem - I'm against it. The National Suicide Hotline is 800-273-8255 and the Crisis Line for THE FATHERS RIGHTS MOVEMENT IS 907-312-5552 or email them at crisis@tfrm.us. I speak with my friend Pat Walley of DignityCreditSolutions.com - he helps people rebuild their cre…

In this episode I explain why you may have to pay for the lawyers and experts who are representing your ex. It's not fun, but it is legal....and I explain why representing the mother is abused by family lawyers.

In this episode I review the book THE BOY CRISIS by Dr. Warren Farrell and Dr. John Gray. Farrell is called the father of the Men's Movement and his insights and research into the impact that the women's movement has had on men is addressed in this easy to read yet comprehensive book. SHORT REVIEW: BUY THIS BOOK AND READ IT!!!!…

This is a short episode where I read what I wrote on fathers for the Santa Monica Daily Press where I have a regular weekly column

In this short episode I share about what to do if you're dating a foreign national and you have a child together. Also a reminder that it's National Testicular Cancer Awareness month.

In this episode David Pisarra tells the tale of a case of the Lyin' Diva, and how he proved she was committing perjury which led to a termination of his client's having to pay alimony to her. He goes over the California Family Code Section 4320 factors that used by courts to determine what spousal support should be, for how long and how to end it.…

In America we are losing 20-25 veterans a day to suicide. On top of that are the non-vets who are treating their depression with drugs and alcohol and overdose, or die in some other substance abuse related way. Today we hear from Dr. Sally Spencer Thomas from the Carson J. Spencer Foundation who will share about their program MANTHERAPY and how it'…

I've been telling men for years to "get clipped" or "tie a knot in it" if they're going to have an active sex life with a woman of child bearing years. In this episode I speak with Dr. Martin Bastuba, the San Diego Vasectomy and Vasectomy reversal surgeon. He is nationally recognized as an expert and this show tells men exactly what to expect in th…

In this episode I do a quick review of A Family's Heartbreak: A Parent's Introduction to Parental Alienation. I've used this book often to explain Parental Alienation to others, both clients and colleagues. It's a very useful and helpful book for those who are in the beginning of a Parental Alienation case. I also have an interview with the author,…

This week David Pisarra is speaking with Hal Rogness from Cryo Choice a private sperm bank on why men should bank some sperm, what it costs and how the process works. It's one part of a two step process to a worry free sex life, the second part is coming up next week! We've arranged for a discount code of $50 per sample if you use the PROMO code PO…

This week I read a couple of essays on fathers and fatherhood that I wrote, and interview Alan-Michael Graves from Project Fatherhood at Children's Institute on his upcoming fatherhood conference. Alan-Michael Graves is the Director of Project Fatherhood at Children's Institute in Los Angeles. http://www.childrensinstitute.org…

Today's show is about suicide. It's the 10th leading cause of death in America, Men are 3.5 times more likely to die by suicide than women. White males were 70% of the suicides in 2014. Worst of all, it is preventable. We can help each other, and that's why I'm taking on this topic today. Here's a list of hotlines if you're in crisis. www.suicidepr…

This episode has David speaking with Dr. Debra Warner about the SCRIPT (Summit on Community Resilience, Intervention, Prevention, and Training) Conference - Stopping the Stigma of Male Sexual Trauma. www.thescriptconference.com - The Script Conference Website. www.NAASCA.ORG - The National Association of of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse.…

You can't play football by the rules of baseball, and you can't play the game of Family Court if you don't know the rules - today I share with you three keys to better results in child custody battles. I also interview Dr. Eric Frazer from Child Custody Analytics on tools he's developed to help lawyers and their clients be more successful in court.…

In this episode David Pisarra speaks with Chris Anderson from MaleSurvivor.org about the "Hot for Teacher" experience of young boys who are raped by their teachers. What are the long term effects and what can be done to help them recover? WWW.MaleSurvivor.org for more information for parents and survivors.…

Today we cover the three keys to child custody for fathers. Our guest today is Philip Morghese of DaddyDaugherHairFactory.com talking about bonding with his daughter over braids and helping other men to do the same. WWW.DADDYDAUGHTERHAIRFACTORY101.COM

This podcast deals with test tube babies and how to have a kid without a woman - yes it's possible. Men are starting to consider ways to be a father without the trials and tribulations of finding the 'right woman' and these days, it's possible if you have the funds to be a dad without a woman, at least beyond the pregnancy part. Nicholas Berggruen …

Father's rights attorney David Pisarra speaks with ThomasFidler, who founded the Father's Rights Movement about the movementand Florida's Equal Parenting Bill that was just vetoed by FloridaGovernor Rick Scott. Feminists, Domestic Violence and what's in it for the childrenare the topics of this podcast. WWW.FATHERSRIGHTSMOVEMENT.US…

Men's Family Law - Nationally recognized Father's Rights expert David Pisarra discusses his new film that is in development about men who are experiencing domestic abuse from the other side - women who abuse men. He gives an update on the Indiegogo campaign and what's next for the movie What About The Men? www.whataboutthemen.com The interview toda…

Happy Thanksgiving 2015 ! Just a quick message and song to keep you going through the rough times. Feel free to email me at david@mensfamilylaw.com

Men's Family Law - Today we're talking about an IndieGoGO crowdfunding campaign for What About The Men? Exploring the Hidden Side of Domestic Violence the documentary that we're doing to raise awareness of male survivors of domestic violence. JOIN US AND DONATE HERE: HELP US RAISE $5,000 Then our guest today is RK Hendrick from Protection For Men, …

Men's Family Law - Nationally recognized Father's Rights expert David Pisarra discusses parental alienation, what it is, the causes and how to deal with it in court. I interview Dr. Amy J.L. Baker this week about the topic and we discuss her new novel that is entered into a writing competition on KindleScout. Amy is an expert on Parental Alienation…

Men's Family Law - Nationally recognized Father's Rights expert David Pisarra discusses his new film that is in development about men who are experiencing domestic abuse from the other side - women who abuse men. The interview today is with Ram Goetz, producer of the movie BLAME from Elementum Entertainment on what drew him to the movie, how domest…

Today's episode is about why men stay in abusive relationships - turns out the reasons are the same as why women stay in abusive relationships - there's 13 main reasons and I go over them today. Then we hear from Dr. Richard Gelles a professor at University of Pennsylvania who is the Dean of the School of Social Policy and Practice, and the Raymonm…

This week we discuss the dreaded moveaways when mom takes the kids to another state or country. Then we have a chat with Robert Nickell from Daddy & Co, and My Life As A Dad webseries. Daddy Nickell is an father twice over, an entrepreneur and web host who comes on to share his experiences with having his children move to another state and how bein…

Men's Family Law - This week David Pisarra explains how sex, no fault divorce, and the bible all factor in to your divorce or child custody case. Then it's all about polyamory, swinging and rebuilding your sex life after a divorce. The interview this week is Cooper Beckett from Life On The Swingset podcast and author of My Life On The Swingset, soo…

Men's Family Law - This week we're talking drugs, alcohol and criminal behaviors. And dose of Travis Alexander and that psycho Jodi Arias, with Darren Kavinoky of nocuffs.com and Deadly Sins from Investigation Discovery channel. But first I have an open letter of support to Erik Walden of the Indianapolis Colts after his ex-girlfriend and babymama …

Men's Family Law - The show this week has information on a do it yourself divorce course offered by David Pisarra on YOUTUBE.COM Today's interview is with Michael Volpe who is the author of BULLIED TO DEATH - THE CHRIS MACKNEY STORY. A tale involving a decades old murder, lawyers, a celebrity jewelry designer named Dina Mackney and has a weird conn…

Men's Family Law - Nationally recognized Father's Rights expert David Pisarra explains how to get a Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) and the basic forms needed. In today's show, we speak with John Hamel, Editor of Partner Abuse Journal on how often men are targets of abuse, and what it does to the children to live in an abusive home, and …

Men's Family Law - Nationally recognized Father's Rights expert David Pisarra explains physical and psychological abuse so that men can understand and recognize it more accurately. Taking definitions straight from the CDC's National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey of 2010 he explains what psychological abuse is, and gives concrete examp…

This is an opinon piece I wrote that no editor wants to run, so I'm just going to distribute it myself. I call out Senator Dianne Feinstein for her deafening silence on the issue of female on male abuse. Considering she was front and center when it was Ray Rice hitting Janay, I just think it fair that she should stand up when a woman hits a man.…

Men's Family Law - Nationally recognized Father's Rights expert David Pisarra talks with Chris Anderson of the website MaleSurvivor.org about how men who have been abused, sexually or traumatized, can identify themselves and then seek help. This is a far ranging conversation dealing with sex and sexuality, with how humans have historically handled …

Men's Family Law - This episode talks about Domestic Abuse and how men don't recognize that they are victims or targets as often as they should. The article "HOW THE WELL MEANING SUPERBOWL COMMERCIALS FUMBLED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE" was written by David Pisarra and published on GoodMenProject.com. David reads this article for you today, it's a 750 word …

A special Valentine's Day reading of "To A Friend On His Divorce" by Josh Max. This piece originally was published in the New York Times on February 13, 2015. It's a bittersweet and hopeful piece for men who are feeling alone or hurting on this Valentine's Day. Just hold on, it does get better.

Men's Family Law - Nationally recognized Father's Rights expert David Pisarra explains the most important things fathers need to know about talking to the judge about your Child Custody and the best strategy for getting the most time with their child. In this episode, David explains how telling the judge your WHY impacts your ability to get what yo…

Men's Family Law - Nationally recognized Father's Rights expert David Pisarra explains the three most important things fathers need to know about Child Custody and the strategy for getting the most time with their child. This week I explain what forms are needed to get a hearing for a child custody plan, what you should put in your declaration to m…

This week we talk about why filing a court case is crucial to protecting your rights as a father, even if the baby isn't born yet. I explain briefly what forms you need to file and how to take control of what is often a situation that feels out of your control. In our interview segment we talk to Paul Raeburn, author of "Do Fathers Matter? What Sci…

Today's show will make you Educated, Empowered and Entertained - and that's our goal with every show. In this episode David Pisarra talks about how being honest with your lawyer is crucial to setting yourself up for success in a divorce or child custody case. In this week's interview DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE comes on to talk about his experiences with t…

Men's Family Law - Nationally recognized Father's Rights expert David Pisarra talks about how important sex is to a marriage and if you're not getting it, it may be time to get out and get a divorce. Irreconcilable differences is a catch all phrase for why to get a divorce and it's explained in this episode. THIS IS AN EXPLICIT CONVERSATION FOR ADU…

Men's Family Law - Nationally recognized Father's Rights expert David Pisarra explains the most recent ruling the Jason Patric Paternity battle and why it's important for all fathers who want custody. David shares the editorial comments he made on TMZLive with Harvey Levin that lay out his beliefs about why the Jason Patric ruling is so important a…