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Divorce & Family Law
What to Ask the Therapist When Your Ex Is Weaponizing Therapy Against You
When your ex is using therapy as a tool to undermine your relationship with your child, it can feel like your hands are tied. But even in...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 265 min read
What to Do If Your Partner Refuses a Prenup or Post-nuptial Agreement
You’ve asked for a prenup, you’ve explained your reasons, and your partner still says no. Now what? What Is a Prenuptial Agreement—and...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 255 min read
How to Talk to Your Partner About a Prenup—Without Conflict or Chaos
Bringing up a prenuptial agreement with your partner can feel risky. Will they take it personally? Will they think you’re planning for...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 256 min read
Why Prenuptial Agreements Are Important—Even When You’re in Love
When two people are in love and planning a future together, discussing a prenuptial agreement can feel like opening the door to doubt....
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 256 min read
How Therapy Can Help Rebuild a Parent-Child Relationship After Parental Alienation
If your relationship with your child has suffered due to parental alienation, therapy can be one of the most effective ways to begin...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 195 min read
How Therapy Can Help Your Child—and Your Case
Requesting therapy for your child during a custody case isn’t just an emotional decision—it can be a strategic one too. Therapy doesn’t...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 195 min read
When Can I Ask the Court to Appoint a Therapist for My Child?
In high-conflict custody situations or cases involving trauma, emotional distress, or parental alienation, asking the court to appoint a...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 195 min read
Do Grandparents Have Visitation Rights? How to Document Neglect & Build Your Case
When neglect is involved, grandparents may not only file for custody—they may also enforce visitation rights. But legal success depends...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 195 min read
What Courts Look for in Grandparent petitions in Child Neglect Cases—and Navigating the GAL & DHR Process
Once you file a dependency petition, you enter a rigorous legal pathway. Here’s how judges, DHR, and Guardian ad Litem approach your...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 196 min read
My Grandchild Is Being Neglected – Can Grandparents Intervene with Dependency Petitions or DHR/CPS?
My Grandchild Is Being Neglected – Can Grandparents Intervene with Dependency Petitions or DHR/CPS? Seeing your grandchild suffering is...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 196 min read
How to Rebuild the Bond with Your Child—and Respond When the Narcissist Weaponizes DHR or the GAL
What Is Parental Alienation—and How Can You Spot It Early? Parental alienation is a form of psychological manipulation where one parent...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 185 min read
Parallel Parenting vs. Co-Parenting with a Narcissist: Which Works and Why
What Is Parental Alienation—and How Can You Spot It Early? Parental alienation is a form of psychological manipulation where one parent...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 185 min read
5 Signs Your Ex Is Turning Your Child Against You—and What You Can Do About It
What Is Parental Alienation—and How Can You Spot It Early? Parental alienation is a form of psychological manipulation where one parent...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 186 min read
Can DHR Force Me to Sign a Safety Plan? Read This First
A DHR caseworker shows up and hands you a “safety plan.” It sounds harmless—just a few things to agree to for now. But be careful. That...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 175 min read
Can DHR Terminate My Parental Rights? The Harsh Truth
Few things strike more fear into a parent’s heart than the idea of losing their child permanently. But if DHR / CPS is involved, that...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 175 min read
Can DHR Force Me to Take a Drug Test? What You Need to Know Right Now
When DHR gets involved in your life, it can feel like you’ve already been judged. One of the first things they may ask—or demand—is that...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 176 min read
False Reports to DHR: When Your Ex Tries to Weaponize the System
Who Is DHR, and Why Do They Have So Much Power in Family Court? The Department of Human Resources (DHR) plays a critical role in...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 166 min read
How a DHR Safety Plan Can Impact Custody—And What to Watch For
Who Is DHR, and Why Do They Have So Much Power in Family Court? The Department of Human Resources (DHR) plays a critical role in...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 166 min read
DHR Knocked on My Door Without Warning—What Are My Rights?
Who Is DHR, and Why Do They Have So Much Power in Family Court? The Department of Human Resources (DHR) plays a critical role in...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 166 min read
What Not to Say to a Guardian ad Litem: Avoiding the Mistakes That Can Cost You Custody
What Exactly Is a Guardian ad Litem? Understanding Their Role, Authority, and Why They Matter A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is a...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 165 min read
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