Divorce and Child Custody Discussion with Attorney Brian A. Victor

Brian A. Victor, Esq.

San Diego divorce and child custody lawyer and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses in these podcasts important topics related to divorce and child custody to help those involved in these situations.Brian A. Victor is the only divorce lawyer in San Diego County with prior work experience at Family Court Services where, for more than eleven years, he worked with the most challenging child custody and visitation matters and crafted more than 4,000 child custody recommendations for Family Court judges.  Mr. Victor is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Concord Law School. Attorney Brian A. Victor has been named one of the Best San Diego Divorce Lawyers from 2016-2023 by Expertise.com and has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2015-2020. 

  1. Why FCS Prep Is Mandatory (If You Actually Care About Your Custody Case)

    3D AGO

    Why FCS Prep Is Mandatory (If You Actually Care About Your Custody Case)

    In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody and divorce matters. Specifically, he explains why FCS prep is mandatory and not optional.  He provides insight into the FCS process and how the FCS recommendation carries enormous weight. Attorney Victor also discusses the biggest myths about FCS.  Listen to Attorney Brian A. Victor as he provides a discussion of the most common mistakes parents make when attending their FCS session. Brian tells the listener about what FCS prep actually does and how he can help parents prepare for their FCS session. He mentions the cost of not preparing for your FCS session. Attorney Brian A. Victor has experience both in the field of psychology as well as in divorce and child custody in San Diego. He worked at Family Court Services in San Diego for more than 11 years where he created and recommended to family court judges parenting plans for parents unable to reach agreement on a child custody plan. Attorney Victor is also a licensed Marriage Family Therapist in California. He is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Purdue Global Law School. Divorce and Child Custody Discussion with Attorney Brian A. Victor was named one of the Top 15 Child Custody Podcasts You Must Follow by Feedspot and one of the Top 100 Divorce Podcasts, one of the Top 40 Mediation Podcasts.  This podcast is ranked Number 1 in a list of the Top 30 Child Custody Podcasts by Million Podcasts. Remember to subscribe to Attorney Victor’s podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer, Podchaser and wherever you listen to your podcasts so as not to miss any important discussions regarding divorce and child custody. The information provided in this podcast is to inform rather than to provide therapeutic or legal advice and nothing in this podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.  This podcast contains a sample of “We Just Begun” (C) by King B.A.V. Published by King BAV Music ASCAP Used by permission. All rights reserved.

    11 min
  2. The Real Benefits of Divorce and Child Custody Mediation (That No One Explains)

    JAN 20

    The Real Benefits of Divorce and Child Custody Mediation (That No One Explains)

    In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody and divorce matters. Specifically, he explains the real benefits of divorce and child custody mediation that no one explains.  He provides insight into how to change the goal of mediation from winning to working. Attorney Victor also discusses how mediation can reduce emotional damage.  Listen to Attorney Brian A. Victor as he provides a discussion of the mediation process. Brian tells the listener about the common custody mistakes couples make and how to protect yourself from creating them.  Attorney Brian A. Victor has experience both in the field of psychology as well as in divorce and child custody in San Diego. He worked at Family Court Services in San Diego for more than 11 years where he created and recommended to family court judges parenting plans for parents unable to reach agreement on a child custody plan. Attorney Victor is also a licensed Marriage Family Therapist in California. He is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Purdue Global Law School. Divorce and Child Custody Discussion with Attorney Brian A. Victor was named one of the Top 15 Child Custody Podcasts You Must Follow by Feedspot and one of the Top 100 Divorce Podcasts, one of the Top 40 Mediation Podcasts, and number 2 in a list of the Top 30 Child Custody Podcasts by Million Podcasts. Remember to subscribe to Attorney Victor’s podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer, Podchaser and wherever you listen to your podcasts so as not to miss any important discussions regarding divorce and child custody. The information provided in this podcast is to inform rather than to provide therapeutic or legal advice and nothing in this podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.  This podcast contains a sample of “We Just Begun” (C) by King B.A.V. Published by King BAV Music ASCAP Used by permission. All rights reserved.

    11 min
  3. One Mistake Smart Parents Make in Custody Cases and Don't Even Realize It

    JAN 13

    One Mistake Smart Parents Make in Custody Cases and Don't Even Realize It

    In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody and divorce matters. Specifically, he explains the one mistake smart parents make in custody cases and don’t even realize it. He provides insight into why this mistake is so common. Attorney Victor also discusses how psychology plays a role in custody disputes.  Listen to Attorney Brian A. Victor as he provides real-world examples of parents who come into court, Family Court Services, or divorce and custody mediation sessions and how they can change their perspectives on parenting. Brian tells the listener what judges and mediators want to hear and how to avoid making mistakes during the court process.  Attorney Brian A. Victor has experience both in the field of psychology as well as in divorce and child custody in San Diego. He worked at Family Court Services in San Diego for more than 11 years where he created and recommended to family court judges parenting plans for parents unable to reach agreement on a child custody plan. Attorney Victor is also a licensed Marriage Family Therapist in California. He is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Purdue Global Law School. Divorce and Child Custody Discussion with Attorney Brian A. Victor was named one of the Top 15 Child Custody Podcasts You Must Follow by Feedspot and one of the Top 100 Divorce Podcasts, one of the Top 40 Mediation Podcasts, and number 2 in a list of the Top 30 Child Custody Podcasts by Million Podcasts. Remember to subscribe to Attorney Victor’s podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer, Podchaser and wherever you listen to your podcasts so as not to miss any important discussions regarding divorce and child custody. The information provided in this podcast is to inform rather than to provide therapeutic or legal advice and nothing in this podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.  This podcast contains a sample of “We Just Begun” (C) by King B.A.V. Published by King BAV Music ASCAP Used by permission. All rights reserved.

    13 min
  4. What 2026 Means for Divorce Custody and Co-Parenting

    JAN 6

    What 2026 Means for Divorce Custody and Co-Parenting

    In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody and divorce matters. Specifically, he provides insight into the emotional challenges a new year brings for divorce and custody matters. He provides a discussion of the common mistakes people make early in the year regarding their legal matters. Attorney Victor also explains what to expect from this podcast in the coming year.  Listen to Attorney Brian A. Victor as he discusses the difference between realistic goals vs. emotional goals. Brian talks about a healthier approach for moving forward in your life.   Attorney Brian A. Victor has experience both in the field of psychology as well as in divorce and child custody in San Diego. He worked at Family Court Services in San Diego for more than 11 years where he created and recommended to family court judges parenting plans for parents unable to reach agreement on a child custody plan. Attorney Victor is also a licensed Marriage Family Therapist in California. He is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Purdue Global Law School. Divorce and Child Custody Discussion with Attorney Brian A. Victor was named one of the Top 15 Child Custody Podcasts You Must Follow by Feedspot and one of the Top 100 Divorce Podcasts, one of the Top 40 Mediation Podcasts, and number 2 in a list of the Top 30 Child Custody Podcasts by Million Podcasts. Remember to subscribe to Attorney Victor’s podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer, Podchaser and wherever you listen to your podcasts so as not to miss any important discussions regarding divorce and child custody. The information provided in this podcast is to inform rather than to provide therapeutic or legal advice and nothing in this podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.  This podcast contains a sample of “We Just Begun” (C) by King B.A.V. Published by King BAV Music ASCAP Used by permission. All rights reserved.

    11 min
  5. 2025 Wrap-Up and Looking Ahead to 2026

    12/30/2025

    2025 Wrap-Up and Looking Ahead to 2026

    In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody and divorce matters. He provides a review of topics discussed in 2025 on the Divorce and Child Custody Discussion podcast. He provides a reflection of the year and the highlights of the podcast. Attorney Victor explains why this podcast exists and thanks his listeners to their support during 2025. Listen to Attorney Brian A. Victor as he discusses his thoughts about the growth of this podcast and plans for 2026. He mentions the addition of special guests during some upcoming podcast episodes.  Happy holidays and Happy New Year! Looking ahead to a great 2026. Attorney Brian A. Victor has experience both in the field of psychology as well as in divorce and child custody in San Diego. He worked at Family Court Services in San Diego for more than 11 years where he created and recommended to family court judges parenting plans for parents unable to reach agreement on a child custody plan. Attorney Victor is also a licensed Marriage Family Therapist in California. He is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Purdue Global Law School. Divorce and Child Custody Discussion with Attorney Brian A. Victor was named one of the Top 15 Child Custody Podcasts You Must Follow by Feedspot and one of the Top 100 Divorce Podcasts, one of the Top 40 Mediation Podcasts, and number 2 in a list of the Top 30 Child Custody Podcasts by Million Podcasts. Remember to subscribe to Attorney Victor’s podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer, Podchaser and wherever you listen to your podcasts so as not to miss any important discussions regarding divorce and child custody. The information provided in this podcast is to inform rather than to provide therapeutic or legal advice and nothing in this podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.  This podcast contains a sample of “We Just Begun” (C) by King B.A.V. Published by King BAV Music ASCAP Used by permission. All rights reserved.

    6 min
  6. Family Court Services Isn’t What You Think And That’s Why Parents Get It Wrong

    12/23/2025

    Family Court Services Isn’t What You Think And That’s Why Parents Get It Wrong

    In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody and divorce matters; specifically, explaining why Family Court Services isn’t what you think and that's why parents get it wrong. Attorney Victor describes how his experience as a former Family Court Services (FCS) mediator can help you learn about the FCS process and how he can prepare you for your FCS session. Listen to Attorney Brian A. Victor as he explains what Family Court Services is designed to do. Additionally, he provides insight into the biggest mistakes parents make during their Family Court Services custody mediation session. Learn about what Family Court Services scores you on. Attorney Victor provides you with the ability to walk into FCS in order to succeed.  Attorney Brian A. Victor has experience both in the field of psychology as well as in divorce and child custody in San Diego. He worked at Family Court Services in San Diego for more than 11 years where he created and recommended to family court judges parenting plans for parents unable to reach agreement on a child custody plan. Attorney Victor is also a licensed Marriage Family Therapist in California. He is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Purdue Global Law School. Divorce and Child Custody Discussion with Attorney Brian A. Victor was named one of the Top 15 Child Custody Podcasts You Must Follow by Feedspot and one of the Top 100 Divorce Podcasts, one of the Top 40 Mediation Podcasts, and number 2 in a list of the Top 30 Child Custody Podcasts by Million Podcasts. Remember to subscribe to Attorney Victor’s podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer, Podchaser and wherever you listen to your podcasts so as not to miss any important discussions regarding divorce and child custody. The information provided in this podcast is to inform rather than to provide therapeutic or legal advice and nothing in this podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.  Podcast contains a sample of “We Just Begun” (C) by King B.A.V. Published by King BAV Music ASCAP Used by permission. All rights reserved.

    10 min
  7. The One Sentence That Can Ruin Your Custody Case

    12/16/2025

    The One Sentence That Can Ruin Your Custody Case

    In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody and divorce matters; specifically, the one sentence that can ruin your custody case. Attorney Victor explores the importance of staying child focused when in mediation or court regarding your child custody case. Listen to Attorney Brian A. Victor as he discusses common pitfalls parents fall into when discussing custody at mediation, Family Court Services, or in court. Additionally, he provides insight about what to avoid saying in those situations and what you should focus on instead. Attorney Victor provides a real world example to show parents how to navigate mediation and court during a custody case.  Attorney Brian A. Victor has experience both in the field of psychology as well as in divorce and child custody in San Diego. He worked at Family Court Services in San Diego for more than 11 years where he created and recommended to family court judges parenting plans for parents unable to reach agreement on a child custody plan. Attorney Victor is also a licensed Marriage Family Therapist in California. He is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Purdue Global Law School. Divorce and Child Custody Discussion with Attorney Brian A. Victor was named one of the Top 15 Child Custody Podcasts You Must Follow by Feedspot and one of the Top 100 Divorce Podcasts, one of the Top 40 Mediation Podcasts, and number 2 in a list of the Top 30 Child Custody Podcasts by Million Podcasts. Remember to subscribe to Attorney Victor’s podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer, Podchaser and wherever you listen to your podcasts so as not to miss any important discussions regarding divorce and child custody.  The information provided in this podcast is to inform rather than to provide therapeutic or legal advice and nothing in this podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.  Podcast contains a sample of “We Just Begun” (C) by King B.A.V. Published by King BAV Music ASCAP Used by permission. All rights reserved.

    7 min
  8. The Impact of Social Media on Custody Cases

    12/09/2025

    The Impact of Social Media on Custody Cases

    In this podcast episode, San Diego divorce and child custody attorney and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses child custody and divorce matters; specifically, the impact of social media on custody cases. Attorney Victor explores the importance of understanding what kind of social media content can be used as evidence in child custody cases. Listen to Attorney Brian A. Victor as he discusses common pitfalls parents fall into when posting on social media. Additionally, he provides insight about the best practices and protective measures parents can take when posting on social media. Attorney Victor explains how parents can navigate social media responsibly during a custody case.  Attorney Brian A. Victor has experience both in the field of psychology as well as in divorce and child custody in San Diego. He worked at Family Court Services in San Diego for more than 11 years where he created and recommended to family court judges parenting plans for parents unable to reach agreement on a child custody plan. Attorney Victor is also a licensed Marriage Family Therapist in California. He is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Purdue Global Law School. Divorce and Child Custody Discussion with Attorney Brian A. Victor was named one of the Top 15 Child Custody Podcasts You Must Follow by Feedspot and one of the Top 100 Divorce Podcasts, one of the Top 40 Mediation Podcasts, and number 2 in a list of the Top 30 Child Custody Podcasts by Million Podcasts. Remember to subscribe to Attorney Victor’s podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer, Podchaser and wherever you listen to your podcasts so as not to miss any important discussions regarding divorce and child custody.  The information provided in this podcast is to inform rather than to provide therapeutic or legal advice and nothing in this podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.  Podcast contains a sample of “We Just Begun” (C) by King B.A.V. Published by King BAV Music ASCAP Used by permission. All rights reserved.

    10 min
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San Diego divorce and child custody lawyer and mediator, Brian A. Victor discusses in these podcasts important topics related to divorce and child custody to help those involved in these situations.Brian A. Victor is the only divorce lawyer in San Diego County with prior work experience at Family Court Services where, for more than eleven years, he worked with the most challenging child custody and visitation matters and crafted more than 4,000 child custody recommendations for Family Court judges.  Mr. Victor is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Concord Law School. Attorney Brian A. Victor has been named one of the Best San Diego Divorce Lawyers from 2016-2023 by Expertise.com and has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2015-2020. 

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