Mental Health & Legal Survival

What Exactly Is a Guardian ad Litem? Understanding Their Role, Authority, and Why They Matter A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is a...

Judges want one thing in custody cases: the best interests of the child. If you request parallel parenting, you must present it not as a...

At first, you may have tried your best to co-parent. You answered texts. You compromised. You did what the court asked. What Is Parallel...

When a relationship breaks down and children are involved, parenting doesn’t end—but it does transform. Co-parenting is often the court's...

When mediation fails, it’s not the end—it’s the beginning of a new legal strategy. With a narcissist, failed mediation is often...

Walking into mediation with a narcissist is not a level playing field—it’s a psychological performance stage. Knowing what to expect...

Mediation is often billed as a civil alternative to court—but when you're dealing with a narcissist, that "civil" mask can quickly slip....

Introduction You escaped his cheating and gaslighting, but he’s still pulling: late-night texts, guilt trips, declarations of love. This...

Introduction After he cheated, everything changed—but his sudden niceness might have felt so good you forgot why you left. That’s no...

You finally get your visitation time—but your child avoids eye contact, refuses to speak, or seems angry at you for no reason. It’s like...

You’re not just dealing with a breakup—you’re dealing with a power struggle. Every time you ask to see your child, your ex responds with...

You love your child. But now your ex-girlfriend has cut off contact and is denying you access. She’s making decisions unilaterally,...

Parental alienation is a painful reality for many single moms co-parenting with narcissistic exes. If your child has been emotionally...

Dealing with the Department of Human Resources (DHR) and a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) adds another layer of complexity to co-parenting with...

Co-parenting with a narcissist is exhausting, and one of the biggest challenges single moms face is managing the endless communication,...

Co-Parenting with a Narcissist: Legal Strategies and Emotional Armor for Fathers Who Refuse to Be Controlled Co-parenting implies...

Staying Connected: How Fathers Can Build a Strong, Healthy Relationship with Their Kids During High-Conflict Co-Parenting When the other...

For many fathers, maintaining consistent and meaningful visitation with their children is already an uphill battle. Add a narcissist ex...

There’s nothing worse than watching your child turn cold, distant, or afraid—because your ex is poisoning them against you. The emotional...

When your co-parent is actively sabotaging your relationship with your child, and you're still expected to "co-parent," the situation...