Shane Thrapp, Operations Director of the Men's ADHD Support Group, is joined by David Pisarra Esq., chief evangelist at Dad's Law School. In this episode we discuss the challenges and strategies for men, particularly those with ADHD, facing divorce and custody battles. David shares his extensive experience in family law and offers practical advice on navigating the legal system, the importance of therapy, and how to document parenting efforts. In this episode we work to emphasize the need for men to educate themselves, seek support, and improve their emotional regulation to achieve better outcomes for their families through these trying times that we may face.
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00:00 Introduction to the Men's ADHD Support Group Podcast
00:09 Meet David Pisarra: Advocate for Fathers in Family Court
01:40 Challenges Men Face in Family Court
04:34 David's Mission: Educating and Supporting Fathers
06:21 Practical Advice for Fathers in Custody Battles
07:58 The Importance of Evidence and Documentation
17:23 Navigating Legal Rights and Custody Information
26:50 The Role of Therapy and Emotional Support
27:38 Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder
28:39 Impact of Childhood Trauma on Relationships
30:39 Differentiating ADHD and Borderline Personality Disorder
32:26 Therapy's Role in Family Dynamics
33:33 Personal Experience with Therapy
35:28 Co-Parenting Strategies
38:50 Deciding Between Staying in a Marriage or Divorce
42:36 Emotional vs. Physical Abuse
45:23 Men's Emotional Abuse and ADHD
49:34 The Importance of Therapy for Men with ADHD
50:55 Introduction to Dad's Law School
53:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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