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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Emergency Petitions for Grandparents: When DHR or Family Court Steps In

In Alabama, grandparents often find themselves on the outside looking in when a toxic family situation erupts. But when the stakes are...

Michael Capleone, Sr.

Jul 45 min read

Parental Alienation & Parallel Parenting with a Narcissist Ex

If you're a single mother facing a narcissist who’s actively turning your child against you, you may be dealing with parental alienation...

Michael Capleone, Sr.

Jul 35 min read

When DHR, GALs, or Therapists Are Involved in Narcissist Co-Parenting Cases

For single mothers navigating co-parenting with a narcissist, involvement from DHR (Department of Human Resources), CPS (Child Protective...

Michael Capleone, Sr.

Jul 35 min read

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When Your Child Is Interviewed by DHR, CPS, or the Judge: What You Must Understand

What to Do When the Guardian ad Litem Interviews Your Child: Protecting the Truth Without Coaching

What to Say and Do During a Guardian ad Litem Interview and Home Visit: Your Preparation Checklist

Co-Parenting After a Dissolved PFA – Healing, Boundaries, and Protecting Your Child

Navigating DHR, GAL, CPS & Your Attorney After Being Served with a PFA

False Accusations, Gun Rights & Family Court Process After Being Served with a PFA

What Does a Guardian ad Litem Do—and How Can They Impact Your Case?

How to Handle the Guardian ad Litem Interview Without Hurting Your Custody Case

Inside the Guardian ad Litem Home Visit: What to Expect and How to Prepare

She Uses Every Visitation to Trigger Me—Parallel Parenting Stops That

You Can’t Co-Parent with Crazy: Why Parallel Parenting Is Your Best Move

Parallel Parenting with a Narcissist: How to Maintain Peace and Keep Control

They Blame You for the Breakup—But Refusing Accountability Is the Sabotage

Is a Narcissist Sabotaging Your Bond with Your Child? Here’s How to Fight Back

Walking Away Wasn’t Sabotage—It Was Survival. Here’s How to Own That Truth

Neglect and Grandchildren: What Family Court Judges Look For

Dependency Petitions and Grandparents: When Parents Are Unmarried or a Parent Dies

Emergency Petitions for Grandparents: When DHR or Family Court Steps In

Parental Alienation & Parallel Parenting with a Narcissist Ex

When DHR, GALs, or Therapists Are Involved in Narcissist Co-Parenting Cases