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Mental Health & Legal Survival

Can DHR Force Me to Take a Drug Test? What You Need to Know Right Now

When DHR gets involved in your life, it can feel like you’ve already been judged. One of the first things they may ask—or demand—is that...

Michael Capleone, Sr.

Jun 176 min read

False Reports to DHR: When Your Ex Tries to Weaponize the System

Who Is DHR, and Why Do They Have So Much Power in Family Court? The Department of Human Resources (DHR) plays a critical role in...

Michael Capleone, Sr.

Jun 166 min read

How a DHR Safety Plan Can Impact Custody—And What to Watch For

Who Is DHR, and Why Do They Have So Much Power in Family Court? The Department of Human Resources (DHR) plays a critical role in...

Michael Capleone, Sr.

Jun 166 min read

DHR Knocked on My Door Without Warning—What Are My Rights?

Who Is DHR, and Why Do They Have So Much Power in Family Court? The Department of Human Resources (DHR) plays a critical role in...

Michael Capleone, Sr.

Jun 166 min read

What Not to Say to a Guardian ad Litem: Avoiding the Mistakes That Can Cost You Custody

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

Michael Capleone, Sr.

Jun 165 min read

Guardian ad Litem Interview Questions You Should Expect—and How to Answer Them with Confidence

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

Michael Capleone, Sr.

Jun 165 min read

Guardian ad Litem Home Visit Checklist: How to Prepare, What to Expect, and What Judges Really Notice

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

Michael Capleone, Sr.

Jun 165 min read

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Mental Health & Legal Survival

Can DHR Force Me to Take a Drug Test? What You Need to Know Right Now

False Reports to DHR: When Your Ex Tries to Weaponize the System

How a DHR Safety Plan Can Impact Custody—And What to Watch For

DHR Knocked on My Door Without Warning—What Are My Rights?

What Not to Say to a Guardian ad Litem: Avoiding the Mistakes That Can Cost You Custody

Guardian ad Litem Interview Questions You Should Expect—and How to Answer Them with Confidence

Guardian ad Litem Home Visit Checklist: How to Prepare, What to Expect, and What Judges Really Notice

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

When to Stop Trying to Co-Parent and Start Parallel Parenting

Parallel Parenting vs. Co-Parenting: Which One Protects You in Court?

Negotiating After Failed Mediation: Stay Realistic, Stay Firm

Inside the Mediation Room: What to Expect When Facing a Narcissist

Preparing for Mediation with a Narcissist: Documents, Mindset, and What to Expect

Moving On After a Narcissist—Avoiding Hoovering and Maintaining No Contact

Love Bombing and Trauma Bonds—Why You Stay When He Cheated

My Ex Girlfriend Won’t Let Me See My Child – What Are My Rights? (Rebuilding After Parental Alienation)

My Ex Girlfriend Won’t Let Me See My Child – What Are My Rights? (Co-Parenting with a Narcissist)

My Ex Girlfriend Won’t Let Me See My Child – What Are My Rights? Petitions for Paternity & Visitation in Family Court

I'm a Single Mom and I'm Exhausted — Rebuilding Your Relationship After Parental Alienation

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