PAPA | Family Court Voice

What happens when a father spends THREE YEARS and more than $100,000 fighting through Family Court for his son?

He makes a documentary about it.

In this episode of the PAPA Family Court Voice Podcast, Mark Batchelor sits down with actor, filmmaker, US Coast Guard veteran and New York City firefighter Louis Holmes — producer of the documentary DEADBEAT.

00:00 – Introducing Louis Holmes & DEADBEAT
01:14 – Fighting Three Years for His Son
02:40 – The Fathers Behind the DEADBEAT Documentary
04:48 – Why Louis Self-Funded the Film
08:42 – The Stories That Changed Everything
10:07 – Actor, Veteran & NYC Firefighter
12:01 – Family Court Bias: US vs UK
18:15 – When Military Service Is Used Against Fathers
21:44 – Louis's Own Family Court Battle
23:12 – Over $100,000 Fighting for His Son
24:25 – How He Kept Fighting
31:29 – Family Court & Mental Health
38:11 – Louis's Advice to Parents Struggling
40:32 – Allegations, Evidence & Speaking Out
42:42 – Why Family Court Voice Exists
45:42 – Laws, Gender & Family Court
47:50 – The Family Court Voice 3×3
49:12 – Where to Find Louis & DEADBEAT

⚠️ Disclaimer: Thoughts and views expressed are those of the speakers only and not necessarily the views of PAPA or any of its members. Family Court Voice and PAPA do not have access to any confidential court files and all interviews are reported in good faith.

What happens when your children are still alive, but suddenly they are no longer part of your life?

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Family Court Voice, Mark speaks with Australian social media influencer and parental alienation advocate Sabrina Treffiletti.

Sabrina originally built her online platform as a makeup and social media creator. But after becoming alienated from two of her daughters, she decided she could no longer remain silent.

“I think there comes a point where you have nothing left to lose... I have a voice, I have a platform, I need to speak about this.”

Sabrina tells Mark she has not seen her two older daughters since January and describes how they were moved approximately 900 kilometres away.

*CHAPTERS*

00:00 – Coming Up: A Grief With No Funeral
01:12 – Meet Sabrina Trefolletti
02:37 – From Influencer to Parental Alienation Advocate
07:37 – RIP Daniel: How Many People Need to Die?
12:37 – Does Parental Alienation Really Exist?
14:25 – What Is Parental Alienation?
16:56 – Sabrina’s Experience of the Family Courts
23:43 – Losing Her Children 900km Away
30:12 – The Mental Health Impact: Ambiguous Grief
35:16 – 3x3: What Needs to Change?

⚠️ Disclaimer: Thoughts and views expressed are those of the speakers only and not necessarily the views of PAPA or any of its members. Family Court Voice and PAPA do not have access to any confidential court files and all interviews are reported in good faith.

In this honest and grounding conversation, divorce coach, author, yoga teacher, and wellbeing advocate Gabs Brown joins the podcast to discuss the realities of separation, co-parenting, family court, dating after divorce, and rebuilding your life after a relationship ends.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction & Funny Opening Moments
01:22 Meet Gabs Brown
03:33 Divorce Coaching Explained
05:43 Grounding Techniques & Emotional Regulation
08:06 Co-Parenting Challenges
09:20 Dating After Divorce
17:02 Why Gabs Shares Vulnerably on Social Media
19:16 The Viral Dating Stories
22:54 The Book of Rest
28:00 Separation & 50/50 Custody Arrangements
36:03 Mediation, Solicitors & Family Court
40:51 Advice for Parents Facing Family Court
48:20 Mental Health & Relationship Dynamics
54:52 Recognising False Narratives in Relationships
1:03:38 Advice for People Going Through Separation
1:07:48 Where to Find Gabs Brown

What happens when a leading psychology professor discovers he personally lived through parental alienation as a child?

In this educational and emotional episode of the PAPA Family Court Voice Podcast, Mark sits down with Professor Ben Hine — one of the UK’s leading researchers on parental alienation, alienating behaviours, domestic abuse, family breakdown and child psychology.

Professor Hine opens up about:

⏱ Topics Covered:
00:00 Introduction
02:16 Ben Hine’s personal story
07:53 Research into parental alienation
10:08 Shocking statistics revealed
12:04 Is parental alienation abuse?
13:26 Why do some claim parental alienation isn’t real?
15:57 Ben’s new book explained
21:38 Family court research and failures
25:47 New global study with PAPA
31:49 Mental health impacts
38:05 Is the family court broken?
42:18 Repeal of parental involvement discussion
54:52 Three things Ben is grateful for
57:55 Three reforms needed for family court

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In this unfiltered episode of the Papa Family Court Voice Podcast, viral social media creator Emily Cutter joins Mark for a raw discussion about:

Topics Covered:
00:00 – Viral opening moments
01:13 – Meet Emily Cutter
02:22 – Why shared parenting matters
04:19 – TikTok growth & viral content
06:29 – The videos that sparked debate
11:27 – Family court discussion
19:27 – Parenting, control & conflict
26:31 – Mental health & court pressures
33:34 – Social media plans & future content
48:49 – Three words to describe family court
49:46 – Advice for parents in conflict

This episode tackles difficult topics including family court, allegations, co-parenting disputes, financial stress, parental conflict, and the long-term emotional impact on children and parents.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: Thoughts and views expressed are those of the speakers only and not necessarily the views of PAPA or any of its members. Family Court Voice and PAPA do not have access to any confidential court files and all interviews are reported in good faith.

On April 25th, something powerful is happening in Portsmouth, UK.

The iconic Spinnaker Tower will be lit up in PAPA Teal to raise awareness for parental alienation and the growing movement pushing for family court reform and support for alienated parents.

In this episode, PAPA Founder Simon Cobb and Mark discuss the plans for the day, including:

• Why Portsmouth was chosen
• The message behind lighting the Spinnaker Tower
• Why supporters from across the UK are being encouraged to attend
• Live podcast interviews happening on the night
• Volunteers abseiling down the tower to raise awareness
• Music, community support, and media coverage

Last year was the proof of concept.
This year the goal is to make it bigger, louder, and impossible to ignore.

With over 200,000 UK followers, even 1% showing up could bring thousands together in one place to send a powerful message.

📍 Location: Old Portsmouth – near the Spice Island Inn
⏰ Abseil Event: 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM at Gunwharf Quays
🎙 Podcast Interviews: Still & West Pub
🎵 Live Band: Kiss by Vultures (8 PM)

This event is about community, awareness, and building momentum for change.

If you’ve been affected by parental alienation or want to support those who have, this is an opportunity to stand together and be heard..

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🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCAST

The PAPA Family Court Voice Podcast explores family court reform, parental alienation, co-parenting, mental health, and accountability — with real conversations that challenge the system.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Thoughts and views expressed are those of the speakers only and not necessarily the views of PAPA or any of its members. Family Court Voice and PAPA do not have access to any confidential court files and all interviews are reported in good faith.

In this episode of the PAPA Family Court Voice Podcast, we speak with Stephen Carpenter, the creator behind the upcoming “Love V Law” documentary, about the realities many parents say they experience inside the family court system.

00:00 LOVE V LAW Trailer
02:36 Introduction & Background
06:26 The Financial Incentives Behind Family Courts
10:43 The Impact of Family Court Decisions
15:01 The Need for Systemic Reform
23:19 Parental Alienation and Its Consequences
28:50 Transparency in Family Courts
35:13 The Call for Change and Conclusion
40:38 The Challenge of Change in Family Courts
44:22 The Role of Parents in Child Alienation
47:38 Understanding the Family Court System
52:08 The Complexity of Family Court Experiences
56:41 The Psychological Impact of Family Court
01:00:12 Parental Alienation and Its Consequences
01:01:19 Urgent Reforms Needed in Family Courts


⚠️ Disclaimer: Thoughts and views expressed are those of the speakers only and not necessarily the views of PAPA or any of its members. Family Court Voice and PAPA do not have access to any confidential court files and all interviews are reported in good faith.

Is the family court system broken?

In this powerful episode of the Family Court Voice Podcast, Mark sits down again with activist and campaigner Michael Love to discuss the realities of family court, parental alienation, and the growing movement demanding transparency and reform.

Michael reveals the results of his investigation into the system — including freedom of information requests to government bodies, courts, and agencies involved in family law. The shocking response?

No one can prove the system actually works.

In this conversation we discuss:

• Why some people compare family courts to the Post Office Horizon scandal
• The truth behind Section 7 reports and court decisions
• Why transparency in family courts is still almost impossible
• The growing movement demanding reform
• The documentary “Love V Law” exposing the system
• The fight for accountability and evidence-based decisions

We also talk about activism, journalism inside courtrooms, and why more parents around the world are speaking out about their experiences.

This episode is a raw, honest discussion about family courts, parental alienation, and the need for systemic change.

00:00 Introduction and Context
09:55 Project Travis: Transparency in Family Courts
14:32 Navigating the Section 7 Report Process
19:01 Advocacy and Media Engagement in Family Law
23:27 Documentary Insights and Future Directions
27:49 Reflections on Systemic Issues in Family Courts
34:24 The Misleading Section Report
41:23 Critique of Family Court Reports
47:52 Political Perspectives on Family Courts
54:51 The Role of Advocacy and Support

⚠️ Disclaimer: Thoughts and views expressed are those of the speakers only and not necessarily the views of PAPA or any of its members. Family Court Voice and PAPA do not have access to any confidential court files and all interviews are reported in good faith.

In this powerful episode of the PAPA Family Court Voice Podcast, we speak with Mark Ludwig, Executive Director of the National Council for Equal Shared Parenting.

Mark has spent decades in politics and has helped pass legislation supporting equal shared parenting in multiple U.S. states. After experiencing his own custody battle, he dedicated his life to exposing the systemic issues inside family courts and advocating for reform.

02:17 The Shared Parenting Community and Personal Journey
06:34 Transition from Politics to Parenting Advocacy
10:17 Educating and Empowering Advocates for Change
21:20 Understanding Parental Alienation and Its Impact
29:40 Navigating the Challenges of Co-Parenting
30:59 The Importance of Equal Parenting
32:30 The Adversarial Nature of Family Law
33:57 Allegations and Their Consequences
35:11 The Financial Incentives in Family Law
40:21 The Role of Fathers in Child Development
44:01 Advocating for Legislative Change
52:03 Building a Collaborative Movement

📖 Mark Ludwig’s Work
Mark is also the author of “The Parental Alienation Playbook”, which outlines common manipulation tactics parents should recognize during custody disputes.

🔗 Learn More
National Council for Equal Shared Parenting
https://ncesp.org

YouTube Channel
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In this explosive episode of the PAPA Family Court Voice Podcast, attachment specialist and forensic consultant Melanie Gill speaks openly about parental alienation, family courts, and the controversy surrounding the “Unregulated Psychologist” headline.

03:31 The Role of Parental Alienation in Policy
06:09 Impact of Separation on Children
09:08 Political Shifts and Their Effects on Child Policy
17:01 Global Perspectives on Parental Alienation
21:45 Melanie's Journey in Psychology and Advocacy
30:59 The Importance of Mental Health Screening
44:40 Challenges Facing Experts in Family Court
48:22 The Consequences of Ignoring Parental Alienation
52:45 The Development of Narcissism in Children
58:50 The Need for Informed Experts in Family Law

⚠️ Disclaimer: Thoughts and views expressed are those of the speakers only and not necessarily the views of PAPA or any of its members. Family Court Voice and PAPA do not have access to any confidential court files and all interviews are reported in good faith.