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Divorce & Family Law
How to Interact With, and Document Conversations with Your Children - When Your Ex is Weaponizing Therapy
When your ex is manipulating therapy and coaching your child, it’s easy to feel helpless. Suddenly your child is saying things they never...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 114 min read
Co-Parenting Protection & Documentation in High-Conflict Situations - the Ex is Trying to Discredit You to the Therapist
If your ex is using therapy sessions to discredit you, you’re likely also dealing with constant text messages, false accusations, and...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 115 min read
Navigating Therapist Interactions When Therapy Is Being Weaponized
When therapy is introduced into a custody or co-parenting situation, it’s usually a good thing—meant to help the children cope,...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 115 min read
Facing a Narcissist in Court Without Losing Your Sanity
Family court is stressful enough. Add a narcissist, and it becomes a warzone—emotionally, psychologically, and legally. Here’s how to...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 105 min read
Legal Strategies to Shut Down Narcissistic Courtroom Tactics
When you're up against a narcissist in family court, facts alone aren’t enough. You need a strategy —one built around anticipating...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 105 min read
The Narcissist’s Courtroom Playbook—Exposed
In the world of high-conflict custody and divorce, the narcissist doesn’t just show up—they perform . And if you're not prepared for...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 105 min read
When to Create a Prenup—and Why It’s Not Too Late After Marriage
Most couples think of prenuptial agreements as something you either sign before the wedding—or never. But the truth is, financial...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 105 min read
Why Prenuptial Agreements Matter—and How They Protect What You’ve Built
A prenuptial agreement is one of the most powerful legal tools to protect your future—and yet, most people avoid it out of fear, guilt,...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 105 min read
What Is a Prenuptial Agreement—and Should You Consider One?
A prenuptial agreement—often called a "prenup"—is a legal contract between two people before they marry. While it might not sound...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 105 min read
You Might Feel Guilty Because You Were Dating a Narcissist
You left. Maybe it was a toxic boyfriend. A cruel wife. An emotionally manipulative co-parent. But now, despite the relief, you feel...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 94 min read
My Ex Got the Dog—But They’re Neglecting It. What Can I Do?
You fought to keep your pet—but the court awarded it to your ex. Now you hear they’re being neglected, left alone, or worse. You feel...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 94 min read
How to Win Custody of Your Pet in a Divorce: Building a Strong Case
You raised them. Fed them. Cuddled them through storms and stress. And now, during your divorce, you’re terrified of losing them. When it...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 94 min read
Who Gets the Dog? How Courts Legally View Pets in Divorce Proceedings
To a loving pet parent, the idea of “dividing” a pet in a divorce feels as heart-wrenching as deciding custody of a child. But...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 95 min read
Healing the Relationship with Your Child After Parental Alienation
You’ve survived the chaos. Now, it’s time to repair what’s been damaged. If you’ve lost connection with your child due to parental...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 85 min read
Co-Parenting with a Narcissist When They’re Turning the Kids Against You
Co-parenting with a narcissist is difficult enough—but when they manipulate your child’s view of you, it becomes war by proxy. Trying to...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 85 min read
The Subtle (and Not-So-Subtle) Signs of Parental Alienation
Parental alienation doesn't always start with something obvious. Sometimes it sneaks in through eye rolls, changed attitudes, or stories...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 85 min read
Will the DHR/CPS Case Ever End? What Can I Do? – Protecting Yourself from a Narcissist’s Smear Campaign
The Phone Rings—DHR is Investigating. Again. You know your narcissist ex is behind it. You’re a good parent—but they’ve made another...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 74 min read
Will the DHR/CPS Case Ever End? What Can I Do? – Guardian ad Litem Home Visits
Who is the Guardian ad Litem—and Why Does It Matter? In DHR or family court cases involving children, a guardian ad litem (GAL) is often...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 74 min read
Will the DHR/CPS Case Ever End? What Can I Do? – Unannounced Visits and the Safety Plan
You Answer the Door—And There They Are. An unannounced visit from DHR or CPS is enough to rattle anyone—especially when your parenting is...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 75 min read
Temporary Relief Hearings in High-Conflict Divorces: When You Need Protection, Structure, and Leverage—Fast
When divorcing a high-conflict or narcissistic partner, the court process can feel like psychological warfare. If you're dealing with...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 64 min read
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