PAPA | Family Court Voice

Why FAMILY COURTS ARE FAILING Parents & Children | Mark Ludwig Interview

March 19, 2026·58 min
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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 Journey06:34 Transition from Politics to Parenting Advocacy10:17 Educating and Empowering Advocates for Change21:20 Understanding Parental Alienation and Its Impact29:40 Navigating the Challenges of Co-Parenting30:59 The Importance of Equal Parenting32:30 The Adversarial Nature of Family Law33:57 Allegations and Their Consequences35:11 The Financial Incentives in Family Law40:21 The Role of Fathers in Child Development44:01 Advocating for Legislative Change52:03 Building a Collaborative Movement📖 Mark Ludwig’s WorkMark is also the author of “The Parental Alienation Playbook”, which outlines common manipulation tactics parents should recognize during custody disputes.🔗 Learn MoreNational Council for Equal Shared Parentinghttps://ncesp.orgYouTube ChannelSTL Mark Ludwig

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