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The Legal Side of Moving On After a Messy Breakup
Breakups are emotional—but if assets, children, or manipulation are involved, they quickly become legal. And that’s where many people get...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 24 min read
Rebuilding Your Life After a Messy Breakup: Emotional First Steps
Breakups are never clean, but some leave behind scorched earth. If you’re coming out of a toxic or emotionally traumatic breakup, the...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 24 min read
Dating With Kids After Divorcing a Narcissist: What to Know Legally and Emotionally
Dating after divorcing a narcissist is complicated enough—but dating with kids while co-parenting with a manipulative ex? That’s a whole...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 24 min read
5 Red Flags to Watch for When Dating After Narcissistic Abuse
If you’ve divorced a narcissist, dating again might feel like walking through a minefield—one wrong move and you're back in chaos. The...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 24 min read
How to Date Again After Divorcing a Narcissist: A Survivor’s Guide to Safety, Sanity, and Love
Divorcing a narcissist leaves wounds deeper than most people realize. Even after the court battles end, survivors are left with trauma,...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 24 min read
Can I Take My Pet Back If My Ex Is Mistreating It?
When relationships end, the question of “who gets the dog?” is often more emotional than “who gets the house?” For many people, pets are...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 14 min read
When the Pain of Letting Go Feels Worse Than Staying
You’ve finally done it. You left the toxic relationship , blocked the messages, and told yourself it’s over. So why does it feel worse...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 234 min read
Posting Our Custody Dispute Online – Smart or Self-Sabotage?
Social media is where people share everything—but when it comes to custody battles, oversharing can be dangerous. Vent about your ex on...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 234 min read
My Ex is Spying on My Instagram – What Can I Do Legally?
If you’re dealing with a breakup or co-parenting situation and feel like your ex is watching everything you post on Instagram, you’re not...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 224 min read
How to Document Narcissistic Abuse for Custody Court
When you’re co-parenting with a narcissist, the emotional toll can be staggering—but when custody is on the line, documentation is...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 214 min read
My Girlfriend Won’t Let Me See My Child – What Are My Rights?
Being denied access to your child by your girlfriend or ex-partner is more than frustrating—it can feel like your world is collapsing. As...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 204 min read
How to Modify Child Support and Custody Orders
Life doesn’t stand still, and neither should your court orders. If you've experienced a major change—like job loss, relocation, or your...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 204 min read
Alabama Laws on Grandparent Visitation: What You Need to Know
Alabama does allow grandparents to seek visitation—but only under specific circumstances. Many grandparents feel helpless when a parent...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 194 min read
Do Grandparents Have Legal Rights to See Their Grandkids?
When family conflict strikes, it’s often the grandparents who suffer in silence. What happens when you’re cut off from your grandchild—by...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 184 min read
What Are My Rights When the Kids Don’t Want to Visit?
What do you do when your child suddenly refuses to visit you? It’s a painful situation—and more common than most parents think....
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 174 min read
Do Fathers Really Have a Shot at 50/50 or Sole Custody?
You're not alone—and you're not powerless. Simple, but informative and powerful guides that are strategic, legal, and provide sharp...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 174 min read
Can My Ex Keep the Kids from Me Without a Court Order?
If your ex is refusing to let you see your child—and there’s no court-ordered custody agreement in place—it can feel like you're stuck in...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 174 min read
Can My Child Choose Which Parent to Live With?
One of the most common and emotionally loaded questions parents ask during custody disputes is: "Can my child choose which parent they...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 154 min read
My Ex Filed a Protection or Restraining Order Out of Spite – Now What?
Getting served with a protection or restraining order is gut-wrenching—especially if it was filed by your ex out of spite and not because...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 154 min read
DHR or CPS Showed Up at My Door — What Should I Say or Not Say?
There’s a knock at the door—and it’s Child Protective Services (CPS). Your heart pounds. Whether it's called CPS, DHR, DCFS, or DFCS in...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 154 min read
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