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Divorce & Family Law
How to Deal with a Narcissist Co-Parent Who Constantly Violates the Custody Agreement
Are You Co-Parenting with a Narcissist Who’s Driving You to the Edge? Read This. Every text turns into an argument. Every exchange...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 14, 20255 min read
Co-Parenting with a Narcissist Ex: How Fathers Can Protect Their Sanity and Their Kids
If your ex is narcissistic, manipulative, or high-conflict—and she’s keeping your child from you—it’s not just frustrating; it’s...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 12, 20255 min read
Can She Move Away with My Child? What the Alabama Relocation Act Says
If you’re dealing with an ex who wants to relocate and take your child with her—without your consent—you’re not powerless. The Alabama...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 12, 20255 min read
Paternity Petitions in Alabama Family Court: A Father's First Step Toward Custody
When a father isn’t legally recognized, he has no legal rights. This harsh reality hits many unmarried dads in Alabama when their ex...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 12, 20256 min read
Rebuilding the Relationship with Your Child After Parental Alienation
Introduction When parental alienation has driven a wedge between you and your child, reconnecting may feel impossible. They may seem...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 11, 20255 min read
How to Document Parental Alienation and Report It to DHR, CPS, GAL, or the Therapist
Introduction Parental alienation is subtle, emotional, and hard to prove—unless you document it right. If you want authorities like DHR,...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 11, 20255 min read
Parental Alienation Tactics and How to Legally Shut Them Down
Introduction Parental alienation is not just manipulation—it’s emotional abuse with long-term consequences for your child. It’s when one...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 11, 20255 min read
How to Win Emergency Custody When Your Ex Is a Narcissist
Introduction Emergency custody cases are high-stakes and require immediate action, especially when dealing with a narcissistic ex. When a...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 10, 20256 min read
How to Win Custody Without Going Crazy When Your Ex Is a Narcissist
Introduction Facing a custody battle against a narcissist ex is emotionally exhausting. These individuals thrive on chaos, manipulation,...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 10, 20256 min read
How to Win Custody Without Going Broke When Your Ex Is a Narcissist
Introduction Winning custody when your ex is a narcissist can feel like a costly battle. These cases often involve emotional...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 10, 20256 min read
When Your Child Is Interviewed by DHR, CPS, or the Judge: What You Must Understand
When a family court case intensifies—especially one involving abuse allegations or PFAs—the child may be interviewed by more than just...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 9, 20255 min read
What to Do When the Guardian ad Litem Interviews Your Child: Protecting the Truth Without Coaching
What Is a Guardian ad Litem—and Why Are They Appointed in Custody Cases? In high-conflict custody cases, emotions can run high and facts...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 9, 20255 min read
What to Say and Do During a Guardian ad Litem Interview and Home Visit: Your Preparation Checklist
When the guardian ad litem (GAL) is assigned to your case, everything you say and do matters. GALs are not just passive observers—they...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 9, 20256 min read
Co-Parenting After a Dissolved PFA – Healing, Boundaries, and Protecting Your Child
PFAs and Restraining Orders as Legal Leverage in Divorce and Custody Battles Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders and restraining orders...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 8, 20255 min read
Navigating DHR, GAL, CPS & Your Attorney After Being Served with a PFA
PFAs and Restraining Orders as Legal Leverage in Divorce and Custody Battles Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders and restraining orders...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 8, 20255 min read
False Accusations, Gun Rights & Family Court Process After Being Served with a PFA
Being served with a Protection From Abuse (PFA) or restraining order—especially when it’s based on false accusations—is one of the most...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 8, 20256 min read
What Does a Guardian ad Litem Do—and How Can They Impact Your Case?
If you’ve been told a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) will be assigned to your case, you may be wondering—what exactly does this person do, and...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 7, 20256 min read
How to Handle the Guardian ad Litem Interview Without Hurting Your Custody Case
Why Guardian ad Litems Are Appointed—and How They Can Actually Help You Against a Narcissist Ex When a court appoints a Guardian ad Litem...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 7, 20256 min read
Inside the Guardian ad Litem Home Visit: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Why Guardian ad Litems Are Appointed—and How They Can Actually Help You Against a Narcissist Ex When a court appoints a Guardian ad Litem...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 7, 20256 min read
She Uses Every Visitation to Trigger Me—Parallel Parenting Stops That
Every pickup turns into a performance. Every drop-off ends in accusations. You dread visitation—not because of your child, but because...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 6, 20255 min read
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