Divorce Court Blindsides Men. Here's What You're Not Being Told | With Mac-Arthur Pierre-Louis EP 14

Описание: Divorce court is not what most men think it is.

In this episode of The Rising and Thriving Podcast, we talk honestly about divorce court, child support, custody, and why so many men feel shocked, unprepared, and defeated after court decisions are made.

If you are a father going through divorce, thinking about filing for divorce, or dealing with family court, this conversation matters. Many men believe that telling the truth about their marriage will lead to fair outcomes. But as family-law attorney and mediator Mac-Arthur Pierre-Louis explains, divorce court is not about what you lived — it’s about what you can prove.

We break down how judges make decisions, why court feels cold and transactional, and how child support, visitation, and custody rulings are often based on limited information, not emotional truth. Mac explains why one spouse is often more prepared than the other, how evidence changes outcomes, and why waiting too long to prepare can cost fathers financially and emotionally.

We also discuss retroactive child support, why men suddenly receive court summons for large amounts of money, and how mediation can help fathers protect their finances, mental health, and relationship with their children.

Mac shares insights from his work in the Attorney General’s Child Support Division, private practice, and mediation, explaining how family court really works behind the scenes. He also talks about the mental health impact divorce has on men, why many fathers isolate themselves, and how staying emotionally present for your children matters more than any legal win.

We talk about:

Divorce court vs mediation
Child support mistakes men make
Retroactive child support and financial shock
Custody, visitation, and co-parenting
Mental health, stress, and burnout in divorce
Preparing legally, emotionally, and financially
Protecting your children without losing yourself

This episode is not about blaming the system.
It’s about helping men see divorce court clearly, prepare properly, and make decisions that protect their future and their children.

If you’re a father navigating divorce or family court, this conversation is for you.

#DivorceCourt #MensDivorce #FamilyLaw #ChildSupport #FathersRights #MensMentalHealth #DivorcedFathers #FamilyCourt #LifeAfterDivorce #TheRisingAndThrivingPodcast

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Guest: Mac-Arthur Pierre-Louis
Link: https://use1.link/macpierrelouis

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CHAPTERS
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00:00 Divorce Court Reality for Men (Intro)
02:43 Why Men Expect Divorce Court to Deliver Justice
06:51 How Family Court Decides Child Support, Custody, and Visitation
10:26 Why Judges Don’t Care How Toxic Your Marriage Was
16:26 Discovery Explained: The Divorce Investigation Most Men Don’t Expect
18:19 Mediation vs Court: Which Is Better in Divorce?
21:34 Divorce Costs Explained: Court vs Mediation
23:09 Why Divorce Court Feels Cold and Transactional to Men
31:18 Why Mac-Arthur Pierre-Louis Chose Family Law
46:18 Biggest Divorce Mistakes Men Make Early On
51:28 Child Support Shock: Retroactive Support Explained
56:33 How Men Can Protect Themselves From Back Child Support
58:32 Legal Tech and Divorce: Tools That Reduce Conflict and Stress
1:04:10 High Earners and Child Support: What Men Need to Know
1:11:30 Divorce and Men’s Mental Health: Guilt, Anger, and Shame
1:18:04 Why Men Experience Divorce in Isolation
1:27:01 Co-Parenting After Divorce: How Fathers Stay Strong and Present
1:31:06 Co-Parenting Communication Tools Every Divorced Father Should Use
1:34:00 How Fathers Stop Feeling Like ‘Weekend Dads’
1:37:52 Technology and Fatherhood: Staying Connected After Divorce
1:41:21 Where to Find Legal Help and Mediation Resources
1:46:19 Message to Divorced Fathers: Rebuilding After Court (Outro)

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