By Michael Capleone, Hoover Divorce & Family Law Attorney Custody battles can feel like stepping into a storm with no compass. In...

By Attorney Michael Capleone, Sr. | Divorce & Family Law | Hoover, Alabama In emotionally charged family law cases—particularly those...

If you're in a custody case and a Guardian ad Litem (GAL)  has been appointed, you’re likely feeling the pressure. And for good reason....

In high-conflict custody cases, it's often difficult for a judge to determine which parent is truly prioritizing the child’s best...

Introduction: What It Really Takes to Deal with a Narcissist Ex If you’re dealing with a narcissist ex, you already know: this isn’t just...

What Is a PFA—and How Can It Be Misused in Family Law? A Protection From Abuse (PFA)  order is a civil legal mechanism designed to...

Navigating Relationships with a Narcissist: Break-Ups, Parental Alienation, Hoovering, and Interactions with DHR/CPS and Guardian ad...

You Are Still Their Parent: Strength and Hope Through Parental Alienation Parental alienation can feel like watching your child slowly...

You’re Not Powerless: Encouragement for Parents Facing Court with a Narcissist Ex If you’re heading to court against a narcissist ex, it...

When the guardian ad litem (GAL) is assigned to your case, everything you say and do matters. GALs are not just passive observers—they...

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...

If you’re involved in an emergency custody case, you may find yourself interacting with DHR (Department of Human Resources), CPS (Child...

Understanding Drug Testing in Family Court: Types and Detection Windows   When DHR (CPS) or the family court suspects substance abuse,...

In parallel parenting cases, how you communicate with third-party professionals —like the Guardian ad Litem (GAL), DHR, and...

Once you file a dependency petition, you enter a rigorous legal pathway. Here’s how judges, DHR, and Guardian ad Litem approach your...

What Is Parental Alienation—and How Can You Spot It Early? Parental alienation  is a form of psychological manipulation where one parent...

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...

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...

You finally get your visitation time—but your child avoids eye contact, refuses to speak, or seems angry at you for no reason. It’s like...

Dealing with the Department of Human Resources (DHR) and a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) adds another layer of complexity to co-parenting with...