Mental Health & Legal Survival

Facebook, Instagram, even text messages—in today’s world, breakups don’t end offline. But if you're asking, "Should I block my ex on...

It’s one of the most Googled questions after a breakup: "Should I block my ex?" And while the emotional answer might scream "Yes!", the...

A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) home visit isn’t just a drop-in—it’s an evaluation. What the GAL sees in your home can play a huge role in the...

If you’re in a custody case and a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) has been appointed, you’re not just being observed—you’re being evaluated. And...

When a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is appointed in your custody case, every conversation counts. How you interact with the GAL can influence...

Family court is stressful enough. But when your ex—or someone close to them—files a false DHR report to sabotage your custody rights, the...

If you’ve been falsely accused of child abuse or neglect and now DHR is at your door, you’re not alone—and you’re not powerless. All...

A false DHR complaint can send a shockwave through your life—especially if it’s based on revenge, misunderstanding, or lies from a co-parent. If DHR (the Department of Human Resources) contacts you or shows up unannounced, knowing your rights is not optional—it’s survival. I'm Michael Capleone, a family law and divorce attorney in Hoover, Alabama. I've helped numerous parents protect their rights in DHR investigations and family court. Here’s what you need to know now. 1. Do

You’re scheduled for a custody exchange—but you’re afraid. Maybe your ex has been threatening. Maybe they brought a weapon last time . So...

Picture this: You arrive for a custody exchange—and your ex has a visible weapon . Maybe it’s holstered. Maybe it's in their car. But the...

Custody exchanges are supposed to be neutral. But what happens when your ex shows up with a gun or other weapon ? Whether or not they...

You notice your ex keeps referencing things you never said in public. Suddenly, it hits you: Are they recording your conversations...

It’s one of the most tempting moves in high-conflict custody battles—sending your child to visitation with a hidden recorder to catch...

Recording your ex can feel like a smart move—especially when tensions rise during a custody exchange or divorce dispute. But is it legal...

Social media posts can feel like digital grenades in a custody or divorce case—especially when your ex is making veiled threats, sharing...

There’s nothing more maddening than watching your ex post vague accusations, lies, or emotional jabs about you on Facebook or...

Divorce and breakups don’t just play out in court—they now unfold on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok too. If your ex is attacking you...

You’re blindsided. A sheriff or process server just handed you a restraining order or PFA, and now you’re overwhelmed, furious, or...

Being served with a restraining order—whether it’s called a PFA, protective order, or stay-away order—isn’t just shocking. It’s legally...

Getting served with a PFA (Protection from Abuse) or restraining order in Alabama can be frightening, especially if the accusations are...