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How to Win Emergency Custody When Your Ex Is a Narcissist
Introduction Emergency custody cases are high-stakes and require immediate action, especially when dealing with a narcissistic ex. When a...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 106 min read
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How to Win Custody Without Going Crazy When Your Ex Is a Narcissist
Introduction Facing a custody battle against a narcissist ex is emotionally exhausting. These individuals thrive on chaos, manipulation,...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 106 min read
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How to Win Custody Without Going Broke When Your Ex Is a Narcissist
Introduction Winning custody when your ex is a narcissist can feel like a costly battle. These cases often involve emotional...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 106 min read
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When Your Child Is Interviewed by DHR, CPS, or the Judge: What You Must Understand
When a family court case intensifies—especially one involving abuse allegations or PFAs—the child may be interviewed by more than just...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 95 min read
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What to Do When the Guardian ad Litem Interviews Your Child: Protecting the Truth Without Coaching
What Is a Guardian ad Litem—and Why Are They Appointed in Custody Cases? In high-conflict custody cases, emotions can run high and facts...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 95 min read
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What to Say and Do During a Guardian ad Litem Interview and Home Visit: Your Preparation Checklist
When the guardian ad litem (GAL) is assigned to your case, everything you say and do matters. GALs are not just passive observers—they...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 96 min read
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Co-Parenting After a Dissolved PFA – Healing, Boundaries, and Protecting Your Child
PFAs and Restraining Orders as Legal Leverage in Divorce and Custody Battles Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders and restraining orders...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 85 min read
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Navigating DHR, GAL, CPS & Your Attorney After Being Served with a PFA
PFAs and Restraining Orders as Legal Leverage in Divorce and Custody Battles Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders and restraining orders...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 85 min read
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False Accusations, Gun Rights & Family Court Process After Being Served with a PFA
Being served with a Protection From Abuse (PFA) or restraining order—especially when it’s based on false accusations—is one of the most...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 86 min read
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What Does a Guardian ad Litem Do—and How Can They Impact Your Case?
If you’ve been told a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) will be assigned to your case, you may be wondering—what exactly does this person do, and...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 76 min read
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How to Handle the Guardian ad Litem Interview Without Hurting Your Custody Case
Why Guardian ad Litems Are Appointed—and How They Can Actually Help You Against a Narcissist Ex When a court appoints a Guardian ad Litem...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 76 min read
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Inside the Guardian ad Litem Home Visit: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Why Guardian ad Litems Are Appointed—and How They Can Actually Help You Against a Narcissist Ex When a court appoints a Guardian ad Litem...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 76 min read
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She Uses Every Visitation to Trigger Me—Parallel Parenting Stops That
Every pickup turns into a performance. Every drop-off ends in accusations. You dread visitation—not because of your child, but because...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 65 min read
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You Can’t Co-Parent with Crazy: Why Parallel Parenting Is Your Best Move
Let’s be blunt: you can’t co-parent with crazy . When your ex is a narcissist, traditional co-parenting ideals fall apart. Communication...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 65 min read
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Parallel Parenting with a Narcissist: How to Maintain Peace and Keep Control
Co-parenting with a narcissist isn’t just frustrating—it’s destabilizing, exhausting, and often traumatic. Narcissistic exes thrive on...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 65 min read
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They Blame You for the Breakup—But Refusing Accountability Is the Sabotage
When you feel guilty for walking away, pause and ask yourself: Who was really doing the work in the relationship? Were you always the one...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 55 min read
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Is a Narcissist Sabotaging Your Bond with Your Child? Here’s How to Fight Back
After leaving a toxic relationship, many parents face a new heartbreak: their ex is now trying to turn the child against them. This...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 55 min read
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Walking Away Wasn’t Sabotage—It Was Survival. Here’s How to Own That Truth
Walking away from someone who repeatedly disrespected, gaslit, or emotionally harmed you does not make you the villain. Yet, guilt is a...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 55 min read
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Neglect and Grandchildren: What Family Court Judges Look For
Watching your grandchild suffer from neglect is heartbreaking—and legally actionable. If you suspect your grandchild is being neglected,...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 45 min read
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Dependency Petitions and Grandparents: When Parents Are Unmarried or a Parent Dies
Grandparents often become lifelines when a child’s home life becomes unstable. In Alabama, if the child’s parents are unmarried,...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 45 min read
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