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When Is Emergency Custody an Option? How to Prepare for Filing a Petition
In high-conflict custody situations, the need for emergency custody may arise suddenly and without warning. If you believe your child is...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 15 min read
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How to Talk to the Therapist About Parental Alienation
You suspect your child’s therapist isn’t seeing the full picture. Maybe your child avoids you, parrots adult language, or shares details...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 265 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 105 min read
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Will the DHR/CPS Case Ever End? What Can I Do? – Unannounced Visits and the Safety Plan
You Answer the Door—And There They Are. An unannounced visit from DHR or CPS is enough to rattle anyone—especially when your parenting is...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 75 min read
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What to Say—and Not Say—During a Guardian ad Litem Interview
The Guardian ad Litem (GAL) interview is your chance to speak directly about your child, your parenting, and your concerns. But what you...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 44 min read
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When the Pain of Letting Go Feels Worse Than Staying: How to Emotionally Detach From Someone Who Hurt You
You know they’re toxic. You know it’s time to walk away. But emotionally, you feel chained to them.  Welcome to the battle between your...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 14 min read
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When the Pain of Letting Go Feels Worse Than Staying: Coping with a Change in Routine
Letting go hurts. But what hurts even more—for many—is losing the routine.  The predictable patterns, no matter how unhealthy, gave a...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 15 min read
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Setting Boundaries with a Narcissist Ex on Social Media: A Guide for Co-Parents
Dealing with a narcissist ex on social media can feel like walking on a tightrope. Without clear boundaries, their manipulative behavior...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 197 min read
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What Guardian ad Litems Look For: Top Parenting Traits That Can Make or Break Custody Decisions
When a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) steps into your custody or divorce case, everything changes. Suddenly, it’s not just what you say in...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 175 min read
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How to Get Emergency Custody of Your Children: What You Need to Know
When your child’s safety is at risk, you need to act fast—but you also need to act smart. Emergency custody is a legal tool meant to...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 175 min read
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She Took the Kids and Blocked Me – Now What?
When a co-parent takes the kids and cuts off all contact, it’s not a disagreement—it’s a full-blown emergency. If she’s blocked your...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 165 min read
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Accused by DHR Without Proof? Here's How to Fight Back
If you’ve been falsely accused of child abuse or neglect and now DHR is at your door, you’re not alone—and you’re not powerless. All...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 145 min read
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He Brought a Gun to the Custody Exchange. Is That Legal?
Picture this: You arrive for a custody exchange—and your ex has a visible weapon . Maybe it’s holstered. Maybe it's in their car. But the...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 134 min read
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