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How to Prepare Your Child and Home for the Guardian ad Litem Interview
Watch the video for more information If you're in a custody case and a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) has been appointed, you’re likely feeling...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 256 min read


What Is a Guardian ad Litem and Why Are They Involved in Family Law Cases?
In high-conflict custody cases, it's often difficult for a judge to determine which parent is truly prioritizing the child’s best...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 256 min read


My Ex Coaches My Kid to Say Things – How Do I Prove It in Court?
Introduction: What It Really Takes to Deal with a Narcissist Ex If you’re dealing with a narcissist ex, you already know: this isn’t just...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 245 min read


My Ex Weaponizes DHR Against Me – What You Need to Know Now
Introduction: What It Really Takes to Deal with a Narcissist Ex If you’re dealing with a narcissist ex, you already know: this isn’t just...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 246 min read


Losing the Dog After Divorce: How to Cope When You Didn’t Get Custody
Introduction: For Pet Owners Going Through Divorce—You're Not Alone If you’re going through a divorce or separation and worried about...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 236 min read


Pet Custody Battles: How to Keep the Peace and Your Pet in Divorce
Introduction: For Pet Owners Going Through Divorce—You're Not Alone If you’re going through a divorce or separation and worried about...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 236 min read


Who Gets the Dog? Understanding Pet Custody in Divorce Court
Introduction: For Pet Owners Going Through Divorce or separation—You're Not Alone If you’re going through a divorce or separation and...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 236 min read


Prenups Aren’t Just for the Rich: Why Every Couple Should Consider One
What Is a Prenuptial Agreement? A Clear, Modern Explanation A prenuptial agreement—often called a “prenup”—is a legally binding contract...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 225 min read


Can You Get a Prenup After Marriage? Yes, and Here’s Why You Should
What Is a Prenuptial Agreement? A Clear, Modern Explanation A prenuptial agreement—often called a “prenup”—is a legally binding contract...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 225 min read


Why Every Couple Should Consider a Prenup Before Saying "I Do"
What Is a Prenuptial Agreement? A Clear, Modern Explanation A prenuptial agreement—often called a “prenup”—is a legally binding contract...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 225 min read


Preparing for Court After a False PFA Accusation
What Is a PFA—and How Can It Be Misused in Family Law? A Protection From Abuse (PFA) order is a civil legal mechanism designed to...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 216 min read


I’ve Been Falsely Accused in a PFA – What to Do Immediately After Being Served
What Is a PFA—and How Can It Be Misused in Family Law? A Protection From Abuse (PFA) order is a civil legal mechanism designed to...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 216 min read


What to Say (and NOT Say) to DHR, CPS, and GALs When You're Being Smeared
Navigating Relationships with a Narcissist: Break-Ups, Parental Alienation, Hoovering, and Interactions with DHR/CPS and Guardian ad...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 205 min read


Communicating with DHR, CPS, Guardian ad Litem, and Therapists After Alienation
You Are Still Their Parent: Strength and Hope Through Parental Alienation Parental alienation can feel like watching your child slowly...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 176 min read


Parallel Parenting with a Narcissist After Alienation
When co-parenting becomes impossible due to conflict and manipulation, the next best model is parallel parenting. This structure limits...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 175 min read


Co-Parenting with a Narcissist: Regaining Your Parental Role After Alienation
You Are Still Their Parent: Strength and Hope Through Parental Alienation Parental alienation can feel like watching your child slowly...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 176 min read


Co-Parenting with a Narcissist & Moving Forward After Court
You’re Not Powerless: Encouragement for Parents Facing Court with a Narcissist Ex If you’re heading to court against a narcissist ex, it...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 167 min read


Navigating Court, DHR, CPS, Guardian ad Litem & Therapists
You’re Not Powerless: Encouragement for Parents Facing Court with a Narcissist Ex If you’re heading to court against a narcissist ex, it...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 167 min read


Documenting Abuse and Parental Alienation When Your Ex Plays the Victim
You’re Not Powerless: Encouragement for Parents Facing Court with a Narcissist Ex If you’re heading to court against a narcissist ex, it...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 167 min read


What to Do Legally After the Baby Is Born and He’s Gone
You Were Left—But You Are Not Broken If you're reading this, it's because something unimaginably hard just happened. You're pregnant. And...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 155 min read
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