EP #37 | Why 97% of Fathers Lose Custody (And Nobody Talks About It)
Sun Feb 08 2026
In this powerful episode of the Healthy Wealth Experience, host Chris Hall sits down with David Pisarra, a family law attorney with 27 years of experience, founder of Dad's Law School, and the leading advocate for fathers' rights in America.This is not just a legal discussion. This is a conversation about the systemic challenges men face in divorce courts, the mental health crisis affecting fathers, and the practical strategies that actually work.
What You'll Learn:○ Why women statistically have a 2-4 year advantage in planning divorces○ The shocking reality: only 1-3% of dads get favourable custody outcomes○ How fathers are systematically blindsided by family court○ The hidden tactics used in high-conflict divorces (and how to counter them)○ Why don't men have adequate legal representation compared to women○ The emotional and psychological warfare in custody battles○ Child support vs. custody: the numbers that matter○ Mental health strategies for men navigating divorce○ The importance of being physically AND mentally healthy during legal battles○ Dad's Law School: the complete VIP program for fathers○ AI-powered tools for divorce preparation (launching February 2026)○ Why men need community support during family court proceedings
Key Timestamps:00:50 Introduction to David Pisarra & His 27-Year Journey01:30 How He Accidentally Became a Divorce Lawyer03:00 Why He Chose to Focus on Men's Family Law04:00 The Stark Difference Between Male & Female Clients05:30 The Advantage Women Have in Divorce Planning06:50 Custody & The Shocking Statistics10:00 Financial Devastation in Divorce15:00 The Emotional Component: Betrayal & Losing Kids20:00 Real Data: How Many Fathers Actually Get Fair Outcomes25:00 Legal Strategies That Work for Fathers30:00 Protecting Assets Before Divorce35:00 The Court System's Bias Against Men40:00 Mental Health & Physical Health for Fathers45:00 Upcoming AI Product for Divorce Preparation48:00 The VIP Program & Community Support50:00 Final Advice for Fathers
Connect with David Pisarra:📚 Dad's Law School: https://www.dadslawschool.com
📖 Books Available:Dad's Child Custody Action PlanDad's Child Support Action PlanAnd more guides for fathers
🎯 VIP Program Includes:Child Custody Action Plan CourseDiscovery & Evidence CourseContempt CourseChild Support CourseObjections in Family Court CourseAI-Powered Divorce Preparation Tool (Coming February 2026)Weekly VIP Meetups (Tuesdays & Thursdays 4-6 PM)Community Support & Strategy Sessions
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In this powerful episode of the Healthy Wealth Experience, host Chris Hall sits down with David Pisarra, a family law attorney with 27 years of experience, founder of Dad's Law School, and the leading advocate for fathers' rights in America.This is not just a legal discussion. This is a conversation about the systemic challenges men face in divorce courts, the mental health crisis affecting fathers, and the practical strategies that actually work. What You'll Learn:○ Why women statistically have a 2-4 year advantage in planning divorces○ The shocking reality: only 1-3% of dads get favourable custody outcomes○ How fathers are systematically blindsided by family court○ The hidden tactics used in high-conflict divorces (and how to counter them)○ Why don't men have adequate legal representation compared to women○ The emotional and psychological warfare in custody battles○ Child support vs. custody: the numbers that matter○ Mental health strategies for men navigating divorce○ The importance of being physically AND mentally healthy during legal battles○ Dad's Law School: the complete VIP program for fathers○ AI-powered tools for divorce preparation (launching February 2026)○ Why men need community support during family court proceedings Key Timestamps:00:50 Introduction to David Pisarra & His 27-Year Journey01:30 How He Accidentally Became a Divorce Lawyer03:00 Why He Chose to Focus on Men's Family Law04:00 The Stark Difference Between Male & Female Clients05:30 The Advantage Women Have in Divorce Planning06:50 Custody & The Shocking Statistics10:00 Financial Devastation in Divorce15:00 The Emotional Component: Betrayal & Losing Kids20:00 Real Data: How Many Fathers Actually Get Fair Outcomes25:00 Legal Strategies That Work for Fathers30:00 Protecting Assets Before Divorce35:00 The Court System's Bias Against Men40:00 Mental Health & Physical Health for Fathers45:00 Upcoming AI Product for Divorce Preparation48:00 The VIP Program & Community Support50:00 Final Advice for Fathers Connect with David Pisarra:📚 Dad's Law School: https://www.dadslawschool.com 📖 Books Available:Dad's Child Custody Action PlanDad's Child Support Action PlanAnd more guides for fathers 🎯 VIP Program Includes:Child Custody Action Plan CourseDiscovery & Evidence CourseContempt CourseChild Support CourseObjections in Family Court CourseAI-Powered Divorce Preparation Tool (Coming February 2026)Weekly VIP Meetups (Tuesdays & Thursdays 4-6 PM)Community Support & Strategy Sessions Connect with The Healthy Wealth Experience:🎙️ Subscribe for weekly episodes on health, wealth & life strategy📧 healthywealthexperience.com📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthy.wealth.experience📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthywealthexperience💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-healthy-wealth-experience🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healthywealthexperience🐦 Twitter/X: x.com/healthywealthexListen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | All Podcast Platforms