Due Process: The Secret Shield Every Parent Needs in Family Court

Seeking Divorce Assistance in These Locations? Our Team Can Help!   Riverside: https://bit.ly/4lYPO9o Corona: https://bit.ly/44gJROv Irvine: https://bit.ly/3EvvQSL San Diego: https://bit.ly/4lOg85X Palm Desert: https://bit.ly/4jNWZzc   Founded in 2021, Reel Fathers Rights APC is a Nationally Recognized Family Law Firm that focuses exclusively on representing Men and Fathers in Family Court in California. RFR boasts over 300 years of combined family court experience and was recognized as the top law Firm on the Inc 5000 List for 2025. RFR attorneys have earned dozens of awards and certifications from being named Certified Family Law Speicialist by the State Bar of California to being named Rising Stars by Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch by Super Lawyers. RFR attorneys are equipped to handle everything from contentious Child Custody disputes to high profile, high-stakes divorce, and defense of serious Domestic Violence Allegations. RFR is the go-to attorney for Men and Fathers in California Family Courts. You can learn more about Reel Fathers Rights and their services on our website www.reelfathersrights.com   Mark Reel Jr. is the Founder and CEO of Reel Fathers Rights APC. Since 2021, Mark and RFR have represented thousands of Men and Fathers in California Family Courts. Mark has been named One to Watch by Best Lawyers and a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. He has also been recognized by Inc on their Ince 500 list of fastest growing companies as well as Elite Lawyer and Expertise.com   About This Episode:   On this episode, Mark Reel Jr. breaks down the two-part constitutional shield of due process that stands between a family and state overreach. He explains that procedural due process acts as the court's "user manual," requiring the three pillars of official notice, a meaningful opportunity to be heard, and an impartial judge to ensure the legal process is fair. Mark then dives into substantive due process, which protects the fundamental liberty interest parents have in the care and control of their children. Because these rights are fundamental, the state must meet the "strict scrutiny" standard, proving they have a compelling reason—such as preventing immediate physical harm—before they can legally interfere with a family. Ultimately, he illustrates how procedural due process protects the trial itself, while substantive due process protects the very fabric of the family.