REPLAY: Tactical Group Meeting - August 22, 2026

The meeting focused on navigating high-conflict divorce, parental alienation, and family court strategies. Jude explained how protection orders are often used to build a negative narrative and advised on avoiding them. He and John emphasized that attorneys are reactive, and urged building a broader support team including a CDFA, therapist, coach, and men's support group. They discussed self-care, mental health, and the "four pillars" of well-being. Jim shared his struggles with alienation of his daughters and sought advice on custody and parenting time arrangements. Jude and John challenged Jim's mindset, discouraged "step-up" plans, and encouraged him to assert his role as a parent rather than seek the child's approval for schedules. They also discussed the value of third-party evaluations over GALs and the importance of appearing reasonable in court. Tim expressed being overwhelmed but grateful for the guidance and resources shared.