Episode

Fighting to Stay a Father in Family Court with Derek Salyers

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Coparenting Beyond Conflict: High-Conflict Divorce and Custody Strategies
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Jun 25, 2026
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Summary

A high-conflict custody battle can make even the most devoted parent feel powerless. In this episode, Derek Salyers shares the deeply personal story of fighting for shared parenting after being falsely accused, cut off from his son for months, and pulled into a years-long family court battle. Derek opens up about the mental health toll many fathers silently carry, the realities of parallel parenting, and why he believes the family court system still struggles with bias. He also shares how AI...