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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 5, 20255 min read
What to Do When the Kids Don’t Want to Visit You
Few moments are more heartbreaking than when your child says, “I don’t want to come over.” Whether they’re upset, distant, or simply...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 2, 20256 min read
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 1, 20255 min read
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 26, 20255 min read
How to Stay No Contact When You Still Crave Closure – Don’t Fall Back Into a Relationship Where They Won’t Change
Closure cravings are often a disguise for another hope: the hope they’ll finally see what they lost, apologize, and make it right. But if...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 23, 20256 min read
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 19, 20255 min read
My Grandchild Is Being Neglected – Can Grandparents Intervene with Dependency Petitions or DHR/CPS?
My Grandchild Is Being Neglected – Can Grandparents Intervene with Dependency Petitions or DHR/CPS? Seeing your grandchild suffering is...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 19, 20256 min read
Can DHR Force Me to Sign a Safety Plan? Read This First
A DHR caseworker shows up and hands you a “safety plan.” It sounds harmless—just a few things to agree to for now. But be careful. That...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 17, 20255 min read
Can DHR Force Me to Take a Drug Test? What You Need to Know Right Now
When DHR gets involved in your life, it can feel like you’ve already been judged. One of the first things they may ask—or demand—is that...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 17, 20256 min read
Guardian ad Litem Interview Questions You Should Expect—and How to Answer Them with Confidence
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 16, 20255 min read
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 16, 20255 min read
When to Stop Trying to Co-Parent and Start Parallel Parenting
At first, you may have tried your best to co-parent. You answered texts. You compromised. You did what the court asked. What Is Parallel...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 15, 20255 min read
My Ex Girlfriend Won’t Let Me See My Child – What Are My Rights? Petitions for Paternity & Visitation in Family Court
You love your child. But now your ex-girlfriend has cut off contact and is denying you access. She’s making decisions unilaterally,...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 13, 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
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
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 Subtle (and Not-So-Subtle) Signs of Parental Alienation
Parental alienation doesn't always start with something obvious. Sometimes it sneaks in through eye rolls, changed attitudes, or stories...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 8, 20255 min read
What Is a Pendente Lite Hearing—and Why It Might Be Your Only Shot at Protecting Your Child Right Now
If you’re in the middle of a divorce or custody dispute and fear for your child’s well-being, waiting for a final hearing is not an...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 6, 20254 min read
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 4, 20254 min read
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