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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.
14 hours ago5 min read
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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.
14 hours ago5 min read
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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.
15 hours ago5 min read
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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.
15 hours ago5 min read
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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.
16 hours ago6 min read
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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.
16 hours ago6 min read
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The Type of Person Narcissists Are Attracted To—and How Not to Be That Person
What Is a Narcissist—and Why Are They So Dangerous in Relationships? A narcissist is someone with a deep need for admiration, a grandiose...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
2 days ago5 min read
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How a Narcissist Responds When They Lose Control Over You
What Is a Narcissist—and Why Are They So Dangerous in Relationships? A narcissist is someone with a deep need for admiration, a grandiose...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
2 days ago5 min read
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The Different Types of Narcissists and How to Recognize Them
What Is a Narcissist—and Why Are They So Dangerous in Relationships? A narcissist is someone with a deep need for admiration, a grandiose...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
2 days ago5 min read
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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.
2 days ago5 min read
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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.
2 days ago5 min read
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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.
2 days ago6 min read
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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.
3 days ago5 min read
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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.
3 days ago5 min read
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Can DHR Force Me to Take a Drug Test? What You Need to Know 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.
3 days ago6 min read
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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.
4 days ago6 min read
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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.
4 days ago6 min read
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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.
4 days ago6 min read
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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.
4 days ago5 min read
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Guardian ad Litem Interview Questions You Should Expect—and How to Answer Them with Confidence
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.
4 days ago5 min read
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