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What to Do If Your Partner Refuses a Prenup or Post-nuptial Agreement
You’ve asked for a prenup, you’ve explained your reasons, and your partner still says no. Now what? What Is a Prenuptial Agreement—and...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 255 min read
How to Talk to Your Partner About a Prenup—Without Conflict or Chaos
Bringing up a prenuptial agreement with your partner can feel risky. Will they take it personally? Will they think you’re planning for...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 256 min read
Why Prenuptial Agreements Are Important—Even When You’re in Love
When two people are in love and planning a future together, discussing a prenuptial agreement can feel like opening the door to doubt....
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 256 min read
How to Stay No Contact When You Still Crave Closure – Are You Craving Validation or Repeating a Trauma Bond?
Craving closure can feel like a reasonable need. But for many survivors of emotional abuse, what they’re actually craving is validation....
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 235 min read
How to Stay No Contact When You Still Crave Closure – Don’t Fall Back Into a Relationship Where They Won’t Change
Closure cravings are often a disguise for another hope: the hope they’ll finally see what they lost, apologize, and make it right. But if...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 236 min read
How to Stay No Contact When You Still Crave Closure – Staying No Contact to Heal
The silence after a toxic relationship can be deafening—especially when you're left holding the weight of unanswered questions. Craving...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 235 min read
How Therapy Can Help Rebuild a Parent-Child Relationship After Parental Alienation
If your relationship with your child has suffered due to parental alienation, therapy can be one of the most effective ways to begin...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 195 min read
How Therapy Can Help Your Child—and Your Case
Requesting therapy for your child during a custody case isn’t just an emotional decision—it can be a strategic one too. Therapy doesn’t...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 195 min read
When Can I Ask the Court to Appoint a Therapist for My Child?
In high-conflict custody situations or cases involving trauma, emotional distress, or parental alienation, asking the court to appoint a...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 195 min read
Do Grandparents Have Visitation Rights? How to Document Neglect & Build Your Case
When neglect is involved, grandparents may not only file for custody—they may also enforce visitation rights. But legal success depends...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 195 min read
What Courts Look for in Grandparent petitions in Child Neglect Cases—and Navigating the GAL & DHR Process
Once you file a dependency petition, you enter a rigorous legal pathway. Here’s how judges, DHR, and Guardian ad Litem approach your...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 196 min read
My Grandchild Is Being Neglected – Can Grandparents Intervene with Dependency Petitions or DHR/CPS?
My Grandchild Is Being Neglected – Can Grandparents Intervene with Dependency Petitions or DHR/CPS? Seeing your grandchild suffering is...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 196 min read
The Type of Person Narcissists Are Attracted To—and How Not to Be That Person
What Is a Narcissist—and Why Are They So Dangerous in Relationships? A narcissist is someone with a deep need for admiration, a grandiose...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 185 min read
How a Narcissist Responds When They Lose Control Over You
What Is a Narcissist—and Why Are They So Dangerous in Relationships? A narcissist is someone with a deep need for admiration, a grandiose...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 185 min read
The Different Types of Narcissists and How to Recognize Them
What Is a Narcissist—and Why Are They So Dangerous in Relationships? A narcissist is someone with a deep need for admiration, a grandiose...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 185 min read
How to Rebuild the Bond with Your Child—and Respond When the Narcissist Weaponizes DHR or the GAL
What Is Parental Alienation—and How Can You Spot It Early? Parental alienation is a form of psychological manipulation where one parent...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 185 min read
Parallel Parenting vs. Co-Parenting with a Narcissist: Which Works and Why
What Is Parental Alienation—and How Can You Spot It Early? Parental alienation is a form of psychological manipulation where one parent...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 185 min read
5 Signs Your Ex Is Turning Your Child Against You—and What You Can Do About It
What Is Parental Alienation—and How Can You Spot It Early? Parental alienation is a form of psychological manipulation where one parent...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 186 min read
Can DHR Force Me to Sign a Safety Plan? Read This First
A DHR caseworker shows up and hands you a “safety plan.” It sounds harmless—just a few things to agree to for now. But be careful. That...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 175 min read
Can DHR Terminate My Parental Rights? The Harsh Truth
Few things strike more fear into a parent’s heart than the idea of losing their child permanently. But if DHR / CPS is involved, that...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 175 min read
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