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Preparing for Court After a False PFA Accusation
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...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 216 min read
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I’ve Been Falsely Accused in a PFA – What to Do Immediately After Being Served
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...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 216 min read
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What to Say (and NOT Say) to DHR, CPS, and GALs When You're Being Smeared
Navigating Relationships with a Narcissist: Break-Ups, Parental Alienation, Hoovering, and Interactions with DHR/CPS and Guardian ad...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 205 min read
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When the Kids Say They Don’t Want to Come Over – Parental Alienation or Just Emotions?
Navigating Relationships with a Narcissist: Break-Ups, Parental Alienation, Hoovering, and Interactions with DHR/CPS and Guardian ad...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 205 min read
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The Narcissist Keeps Texting Like We’re Still Together – How to Hold the Line Post-Breakup
Navigating Relationships with a Narcissist: Break-Ups, Parental Alienation, Hoovering, and Interactions with DHR/CPS and Guardian ad...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 205 min read
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Narcissist Hoovering: Co-Parenting After the Relationship Ends
What Is Hoovering—and Why Is It Happening to You? Hoovering is a manipulative tactic often used by narcissists to pull you back into a...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 195 min read
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Narcissist Hoovering: How to Move On Without Looking Back
What Is Hoovering—and Why Is It Happening to You? Hoovering is a manipulative tactic often used by narcissists to pull you back into a...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 195 min read
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Narcissist Hoovering: Accepting the Relationship Is Over
What Is Hoovering—and Why Is It Happening to You? Hoovering is a manipulative tactic often used by narcissists to pull you back into a...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 195 min read
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Communicating with DHR, CPS, Guardian ad Litem, and Therapists After Alienation
You Are Still Their Parent: Strength and Hope Through Parental Alienation Parental alienation can feel like watching your child slowly...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 176 min read
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Parallel Parenting with a Narcissist After Alienation
When co-parenting becomes impossible due to conflict and manipulation, the next best model is parallel parenting. This structure limits...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 175 min read
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Co-Parenting with a Narcissist: Regaining Your Parental Role After Alienation
You Are Still Their Parent: Strength and Hope Through Parental Alienation Parental alienation can feel like watching your child slowly...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 176 min read
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Co-Parenting with a Narcissist & Moving Forward After Court
You’re Not Powerless: Encouragement for Parents Facing Court with a Narcissist Ex If you’re heading to court against a narcissist ex, it...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 167 min read
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Navigating Court, DHR, CPS, Guardian ad Litem & Therapists
You’re Not Powerless: Encouragement for Parents Facing Court with a Narcissist Ex If you’re heading to court against a narcissist ex, it...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 167 min read
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Documenting Abuse and Parental Alienation When Your Ex Plays the Victim
You’re Not Powerless: Encouragement for Parents Facing Court with a Narcissist Ex If you’re heading to court against a narcissist ex, it...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 167 min read
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What to Do Legally After the Baby Is Born and He’s Gone
You Were Left—But You Are Not Broken If you're reading this, it's because something unimaginably hard just happened. You're pregnant. And...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 155 min read
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Pregnant and Alone – Coping With the Emotional and Financial Weight
You Were Left—But You Are Not Broken If you're reading this, it's because something unimaginably hard just happened. You're pregnant. And...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 155 min read
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He Left Me While I'm Pregnant – What Do I Do First?
You Were Left—But You Are Not Broken If you're reading this, it's because something unimaginably hard just happened. You're pregnant. And...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 156 min read
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Parental Alienation and Parallel Parenting: Protecting Your Bond with Your Child from a Narcissist Ex
Are You Co-Parenting with a Narcissist Who’s Driving You to the Edge? Read This. Every text turns into an argument. Every exchange...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 145 min read
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Creating a Parenting Plan with a Narcissist: What You Must Include to Protect Yourself and Your Child
Are You Co-Parenting with a Narcissist Who’s Driving You to the Edge? Read This. Every text turns into an argument. Every exchange...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 145 min read
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How to Deal with a Narcissist Co-Parent Who Constantly Violates the Custody Agreement
Are You Co-Parenting with a Narcissist Who’s Driving You to the Edge? Read This. Every text turns into an argument. Every exchange...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 145 min read
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