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Divorce & Family Law
Setting Boundaries with a Narcissist Ex on Social Media: A Guide for Co-Parents
Dealing with a narcissist ex on social media can feel like walking on a tightrope. Without clear boundaries, their manipulative behavior...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 197 min read
Protecting Your Children from Narcissist Ex’s Social Media Manipulation
The impact of social media manipulation by a narcissist ex doesn’t stop at the adults—it deeply affects your children. Children caught in...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 196 min read
How Narcissist Exes Use Social Media to Manipulate Co-Parents and What You Can Do About It
Social media has become a powerful tool for communication—and for manipulation. When dealing with a narcissist ex, platforms like...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 196 min read
She Posts Every Custody Exchange Online – What Should I Do?
You're doing your best to show up calmly for each custody exchange, but your ex films, photographs, and posts it all online. It's...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 196 min read
My Narcissist Ex Is Posting Lies About Me Online – Can I Use It in Court?
When your narcissist ex turns to social media to broadcast lies, it can feel like a personal and public ambush. The emotional toll is...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 195 min read
When Your Child Repeats Your Ex’s Lies: How to Respond Without Making It Worse
It’s one of the hardest moments as a parent: hearing your own child say something cruel — and realizing it’s coming straight from your...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 185 min read
5 Subtle Signs Your Child Is Being Alienated — And What You Can Do Now
Parental alienation often starts in whispers, not roars. It’s not always name-calling or overt sabotage. Sometimes, it’s the subtle...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 186 min read
Brainwashed by My Ex: How to Reclaim Your Role as a Parent After Alienation
If your child has started acting distant, repeating negative things about you, or outright rejecting your presence—it might not be a...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 185 min read
The Long Game: Rebuilding Trust with a Child After Parental Alienation
Introduction: Alienation damages a child’s ability to trust—not just you, but themselves. Recovery takes patience, emotional...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 174 min read
What to Do If Your Child Repeats Lies from Your Ex: Strategy Without Retaliation
Introduction: It’s one of the most gut-wrenching moments: your child repeats a lie your ex told them. Whether it’s “you abandoned us” or...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 174 min read
Is My Child Being Brainwashed Against Me? 7 Signs of Subtle Parental Alienation
Introduction: You know something feels off. Your child hesitates when speaking to you, parrots phrases you’ve never said, or acts cold...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 175 min read
What Guardian ad Litems Look For: Top Parenting Traits That Can Make or Break Custody Decisions
When a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) steps into your custody or divorce case, everything changes. Suddenly, it’s not just what you say in...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 175 min read
Preparing for the Guardian ad Litem: How Documentation and Daily Routines Can Strengthen Your Custody Case
When you’re preparing for a custody battle or trying to secure a more stable parenting arrangement, one of the most strategic actions you...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 176 min read
Guardian ad Litem Interview Coming Up? Here’s What to Say—And What NOT to Say
When a guardian ad litem (GAL) is appointed in your custody case, they will conduct interviews with you, your ex, and likely your...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 175 min read
How to Get Emergency Custody of Your Children: What You Need to Know
When your child’s safety is at risk, you need to act fast—but you also need to act smart. Emergency custody is a legal tool meant to...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 175 min read
Signs of Parental Neglect the Court Will Take Seriously in Custody Cases
Not every parental mistake counts as neglect—but when patterns of harm or disregard emerge, family courts step in. If you’re concerned...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 174 min read
What If My Ex Is Putting My Child in Danger? Here’s What to Do Now
Discovering that your ex may be putting your child in danger is one of the most gut-wrenching realizations a parent can face. Whether...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 174 min read
Can She Deny Visitation If There's No Court Order?
When there’s no official court order in place, many fathers are shocked to learn they don’t have automatic visitation rights—even if...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 165 min read
What If My Ex Moves Out of State With Our Kids Without My Permission?
When a parent crosses state lines with your children without permission or notice, it’s not just frustrating—it could be illegal. Under...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 164 min read
She Took the Kids and Blocked Me – Now What?
When a co-parent takes the kids and cuts off all contact, it’s not a disagreement—it’s a full-blown emergency. If she’s blocked your...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 165 min read
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