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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 12, 20254 min read
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 12, 20254 min read
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 12, 20255 min read
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 12, 20255 min read
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 11, 20254 min read
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 11, 20254 min read
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 11, 20255 min read
How to Interact With, and Document Conversations with Your Children - When Your Ex is Weaponizing Therapy
When your ex is manipulating therapy and coaching your child, it’s easy to feel helpless. Suddenly your child is saying things they never...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 11, 20254 min read
Co-Parenting Protection & Documentation in High-Conflict Situations - the Ex is Trying to Discredit You to the Therapist
If your ex is using therapy sessions to discredit you, you’re likely also dealing with constant text messages, false accusations, and...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 11, 20255 min read
Navigating Therapist Interactions When Therapy Is Being Weaponized
When therapy is introduced into a custody or co-parenting situation, it’s usually a good thing—meant to help the children cope,...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 11, 20255 min read
Facing a Narcissist in Court Without Losing Your Sanity
Family court is stressful enough. Add a narcissist, and it becomes a warzone—emotionally, psychologically, and legally. Here’s how to...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 10, 20255 min read
Legal Strategies to Shut Down Narcissistic Courtroom Tactics
When you're up against a narcissist in family court, facts alone aren’t enough. You need a strategy —one built around anticipating...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 10, 20255 min read
The Narcissist’s Courtroom Playbook—Exposed
In the world of high-conflict custody and divorce, the narcissist doesn’t just show up—they perform . And if you're not prepared for...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 10, 20255 min read
When to Create a Prenup—and Why It’s Not Too Late After Marriage
Most couples think of prenuptial agreements as something you either sign before the wedding—or never. But the truth is, financial...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 10, 20255 min read
Why Prenuptial Agreements Matter—and How They Protect What You’ve Built
A prenuptial agreement is one of the most powerful legal tools to protect your future—and yet, most people avoid it out of fear, guilt,...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 10, 20255 min read
What Is a Prenuptial Agreement—and Should You Consider One?
A prenuptial agreement—often called a "prenup"—is a legal contract between two people before they marry. While it might not sound...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 10, 20255 min read
How to Move On and Not Fall Back Into the Relationship with a Narcissist
Even after everything they did, you miss them. You still wonder if you overreacted. If maybe, just maybe, this time it could be...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 9, 20254 min read
You Might Feel Guilty Because You Were Dating a Narcissist
You left. Maybe it was a toxic boyfriend. A cruel wife. An emotionally manipulative co-parent. But now, despite the relief, you feel...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 9, 20254 min read
Processing the Initial Breakup: Why Guilt Is Normal After Leaving Someone Who Hurt You
You’ve finally left. Everyone says you should feel relief—maybe even proud. But instead, you feel something heavier. Guilt. That ache in...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 9, 20254 min read
My Ex Got the Dog—But They’re Neglecting It. What Can I Do?
You fought to keep your pet—but the court awarded it to your ex. Now you hear they’re being neglected, left alone, or worse. You feel...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 9, 20254 min read
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