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What Guardian ad Litems Look For: Top Parenting Traits That Can Make or Break Custody Decisions
When a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) steps into your custody or divorce case, everything changes. Suddenly, it’s not just what you say in...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 175 min read
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Preparing for the Guardian ad Litem: How Documentation and Daily Routines Can Strengthen Your Custody Case
When you’re preparing for a custody battle or trying to secure a more stable parenting arrangement, one of the most strategic actions you...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 176 min read
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Guardian ad Litem Interview Coming Up? Here’s What to Say—And What NOT to Say
When a guardian ad litem (GAL) is appointed in your custody case, they will conduct interviews with you, your ex, and likely your...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 175 min read
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How to Get Emergency Custody of Your Children: What You Need to Know
When your child’s safety is at risk, you need to act fast—but you also need to act smart. Emergency custody is a legal tool meant to...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 175 min read
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Signs of Parental Neglect the Court Will Take Seriously in Custody Cases
Not every parental mistake counts as neglect—but when patterns of harm or disregard emerge, family courts step in. If you’re concerned...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 174 min read
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What If My Ex Is Putting My Child in Danger? Here’s What to Do Now
Discovering that your ex may be putting your child in danger is one of the most gut-wrenching realizations a parent can face. Whether...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 174 min read
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Rebuilding After Betrayal – How to Get Back on Your Feet Financially and Emotionally
He Left, and You’re Picking Up the Pieces – Here’s How to Rebuild You didn’t just lose a partner—you lost a version of the future you’d...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 165 min read
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When He Leaves You for Another Woman – Coping With the Shock and Pain
It’s more than heartbreak. It’s devastation. When the person you loved chooses someone else, it feels like rejection at the core of your...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 166 min read
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He Left Me for Someone Else – How Do I Heal?
When He Walks Away—and Straight Into Someone Else’s Arms Being left for another woman is more than a heartbreak—it’s a betrayal that...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 166 min read
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Can She Deny Visitation If There's No Court Order?
When there’s no official court order in place, many fathers are shocked to learn they don’t have automatic visitation rights—even if...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 165 min read
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What If My Ex Moves Out of State With Our Kids Without My Permission?
When a parent crosses state lines with your children without permission or notice, it’s not just frustrating—it could be illegal. Under...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 164 min read
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She Took the Kids and Blocked Me – Now What?
When a co-parent takes the kids and cuts off all contact, it’s not a disagreement—it’s a full-blown emergency. If she’s blocked your...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 165 min read
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Why Alabama Families Are Searching for Divorce Attorney Michael Capleone
When Alabama families search Google for a divorce and family law attorney, one name consistently stands out: Michael Capleone . But why?...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 155 min read
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Blocking Your Ex After a Breakup: When It’s Self-Defense, Not Drama
If you’ve recently ended a relationship—whether it was a mutual decision, a betrayal, or a toxic disaster—there’s one question that...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 156 min read
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Blocking Your Ex on Social Media: Smart Boundary or Custody Risk?
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...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 154 min read
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Should I Block My Ex After a Breakup? Here’s What the Law (and Logic) Says
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...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 154 min read
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Guardian ad Litem Home Visit Coming Up? How to Make a Strong Impression
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...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 154 min read
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What to Say (and Not Say) to a Guardian ad Litem During a Custody Case
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...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 154 min read
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How to Talk to the Guardian ad Litem Without Hurting Your Custody Case
When a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is appointed in your custody case, every conversation counts. How you interact with the GAL can influence...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 154 min read
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When DHR Is Used as a Weapon in Custody Disputes
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...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 145 min read
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