"Every Other Weekend" Is Destroying Fathers.

Most people think family court is built to protect children. What if the system is actually tearing families apart instead? In this episode of The Present Father Show, I sit down with Rachel Marshall, also known as Father’s Advocate Mom and creator of Dead Beat Dad By Design, for one of the most raw and emotional conversations we’ve had yet. Rachel is a mother, bonus mom, former pediatric psych nurse, and outspoken advocate for fathers navigating high-conflict custody battles, parental alienation, false allegations, and the emotional toll family court can take on parents and children. We discuss: Why fathers are conditioned to accept “every other weekend” False allegations and protection order abuse The mental health crisis affecting fathers How parental alienation damages children Why good dads are being pushed out of their kids’ lives Litigation abuse and financial devastation The role of bonus moms during custody battles What Rachel witnessed firsthand working in pediatric psych Why children need both parents This episode is emotional, uncomfortable at times, and brutally honest. If you’re fighting to stay present in your child’s life, this conversation will hit home. Follow Rachel Marshall: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@deadbeatdadbydesign?si=5oP36wcU_mTLFW7f Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588312949524 Visit Present Father: https://present-father.com Follow The Present Father Show for more conversations around fatherhood, family court, men’s mental health, parental alienation, and staying present through chaos.