Mental Health & Legal Survival

Co-parenting is hard enough. Co-parenting with a narcissist? It can feel impossible. Narcissists don’t compromise, they don’t...

By Michael Capleone, Hoover Divorce & Family Law Attorney Custody battles can feel like stepping into a storm with no compass. In...

By Attorney Michael Capleone, Sr. | Divorce & Family Law | Hoover, Alabama In emotionally charged family law cases—particularly those...

Mediation is often seen as a peaceful, cost-effective alternative to court—but what happens when the person on the other side of the...

The parenting books don’t prepare you for what happens when co-parenting fails— spectacularly.  When your child’s other parent is...

Drug testing in family court can be one of the most emotionally loaded and legally complex parts of a custody case. Whether you're the...

When a Guardian ad Litem (GAL)  is appointed in a family law case, many parents underestimate just how influential this person can be....

If you're in a custody case and a Guardian ad Litem (GAL)  has been appointed, you’re likely feeling the pressure. And for good reason....

In high-conflict custody cases, it's often difficult for a judge to determine which parent is truly prioritizing the child’s best...

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...

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...

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...

Introduction: For Pet Owners Going Through Divorce—You're Not Alone If you’re going through a divorce or separation and worried about...

Introduction: For Pet Owners Going Through Divorce—You're Not Alone If you’re going through a divorce or separation and worried about...

Introduction: For Pet Owners Going Through Divorce or separation—You're Not Alone If you’re going through a divorce or separation and...

What Is a Prenuptial Agreement? A Clear, Modern Explanation A prenuptial agreement—often called a “prenup”—is a legally binding contract...

What Is a Prenuptial Agreement? A Clear, Modern Explanation A prenuptial agreement—often called a “prenup”—is a legally binding contract...

What Is a Prenuptial Agreement? A Clear, Modern Explanation A prenuptial agreement—often called a “prenup”—is a legally binding contract...

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...

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...