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How to Explain Parallel Parenting to a Judge (Without Sounding Like the Problem)
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...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 155 min read
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When to Stop Trying to Co-Parent and Start Parallel Parenting
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...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 155 min read
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Parallel Parenting vs. Co-Parenting: Which One Protects You in Court?
When a relationship breaks down and children are involved, parenting doesn’t end—but it does transform. Co-parenting is often the court's...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 156 min read
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Negotiating After Failed Mediation: Stay Realistic, Stay Firm
When mediation fails, it’s not the end—it’s the beginning of a new legal strategy. With a narcissist, failed mediation is often...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 144 min read
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Inside the Mediation Room: What to Expect When Facing a Narcissist
Walking into mediation with a narcissist is not a level playing field—it’s a psychological performance stage. Knowing what to expect...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 144 min read
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Preparing for Mediation with a Narcissist: Documents, Mindset, and 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....

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 144 min read
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Moving On After a Narcissist—Avoiding Hoovering and Maintaining No Contact
Introduction You escaped his cheating and gaslighting, but he’s still pulling: late-night texts, guilt trips, declarations of love. This...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 135 min read
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Love Bombing and Trauma Bonds—Why You Stay When He Cheated
Introduction After he cheated, everything changed—but his sudden niceness might have felt so good you forgot why you left. That’s no...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 135 min read
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My Ex Girlfriend Won’t Let Me See My Child – What Are My Rights? (Rebuilding After Parental Alienation)
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...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 135 min read
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My Ex Girlfriend Won’t Let Me See My Child – What Are My Rights? (Co-Parenting with a Narcissist)
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...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 135 min read
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My Ex Girlfriend Won’t Let Me See My Child – What Are My Rights? Petitions for Paternity & Visitation in Family Court
You love your child. But now your ex-girlfriend has cut off contact and is denying you access. She’s making decisions unilaterally,...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 135 min read
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I'm a Single Mom and I'm Exhausted — Rebuilding Your Relationship After Parental Alienation
Parental alienation is a painful reality for many single moms co-parenting with narcissistic exes. If your child has been emotionally...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 124 min read
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I'm a Single Mom and I'm Exhausted — How to Effectively Communicate with DHR and the Guardian ad Litem When Co-Parenting with a Narcissist
Dealing with the Department of Human Resources (DHR) and a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) adds another layer of complexity to co-parenting with...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 124 min read
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I'm a Single Mom and I'm Exhausted — How to Stay Organized with Co-Parenting Documentation and Apps
Co-parenting with a narcissist is exhausting, and one of the biggest challenges single moms face is managing the endless communication,...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 124 min read
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Dealing with the Narcissist — "Co-Parenting with a Narcissist: Legal Strategies and Emotional Armor for Fathers Who Refuse to Be Controlled
Co-Parenting with a Narcissist: Legal Strategies and Emotional Armor for Fathers Who Refuse to Be Controlled Co-parenting implies...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 124 min read
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Interacting with Your Children — "Staying Connected: How Fathers Can Build a Strong, Healthy Relationship with Their Kids During High-Conflict Co-Parenting"
Staying Connected: How Fathers Can Build a Strong, Healthy Relationship with Their Kids During High-Conflict Co-Parenting When the other...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 125 min read
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Father’s Rights and Visitation: How to Protect Time with Your Children When Co-Parenting with a Narcissist
For many fathers, maintaining consistent and meaningful visitation with their children is already an uphill battle. Add a narcissist ex...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 125 min read
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When Your Child Turns Against You: Handling Alienation from the Inside Out
There’s nothing worse than watching your child turn cold, distant, or afraid—because your ex is poisoning them against you. The emotional...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 114 min read
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Co-Parenting While Being Alienated – How to Protect Yourself Legally
When your co-parent is actively sabotaging your relationship with your child, and you're still expected to "co-parent," the situation...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 114 min read
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What Evidence Courts Look For in Parental Alienation Cases
Proving parental alienation in court requires more than just telling the judge your ex is turning your child against you. You need cold,...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 115 min read
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