Feb 25 2024 58 mins
About the Guest(s):
Joshua Picone is a father from Miami, Florida, who has firsthand experience with the family court system's challenges. As a young child abandoned by his own father, Joshua provides a unique perspective on fatherhood from both the lens of a child and as a parent himself. He is an advocate for father's rights, sharing his story to illuminate the struggles fathers often face when fighting for custody and fair treatment in the legal system.
Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode of "The Father's Truth," host Alan Donovan introduces us to Joshua Picone, a dedicated father entangled in the complexities of the family court system. With a focus on father's rights and the quest for equitable parenting, Picone's narrative offers listeners an intimate glimpse at the emotional toll legal battles impose on families.
Joshua Picone's tale unfolds with the unraveling of his relationship with his ex-partner, the subsequent custody disputes, and the underlying manipulations that challenge his bond with his daughter. Peppered with insights into the often one-sided court proceedings, this episode exposes the raw emotions and the uphill battle many fathers face. Through discussions about supervised visitation, false accusations, and parental alienation, the show highlights the systemic issues within family courts that frequently disadvantage fathers.
Notable Quotes:
- "Children pick up on micro gestures...they're very in tune with us and our feelings since they're babies."
- "It's like the perfect storm...the courts create it to where you [the father] can allow it to go so far."
- "The problem is that it's costly...the hardest part after the retainer is a guardian ad litem."