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What to Do When DHR or CPS Shows Up – Understanding the Caseworker’s Role in Court
If your DHR or CPS involvement escalates to a court hearing, understanding the role of the caseworker is essential. Their courtroom...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 304 min read
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What to Do When DHR or CPS Shows Up – Creating a Home Safety Plan With Your Caseworker
If your initial visit with DHR or CPS results in an ongoing investigation or services, you’ll likely be asked to create or follow a home...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 305 min read
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How to Communicate with the Guardian ad Litem to Win Your Case – In the Courtroom
Facing a custody hearing where the Guardian ad Litem (GAL) will report to the judge can be a nerve-racking experience. But how you...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 304 min read
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How to Communicate with the Guardian ad Litem to Win Your Case – Home Visit Strategy
If you're preparing for a custody battle and a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is assigned to your case, how you handle their home visit can...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 305 min read
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Brainwashed by My Ex: How to Reclaim Your Role as a Parent After Alienation
If your child has started acting distant, repeating negative things about you, or outright rejecting your presence—it might not be a...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 185 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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Signs of Parental Neglect the Court Will Take Seriously in Custody Cases
Not every parental mistake counts as neglect—but when patterns of harm or disregard emerge, family courts step in. If you’re concerned...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 174 min read
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He Left Me for Someone Else – How Do I Heal?
When He Walks Away—and Straight Into Someone Else’s Arms Being left for another woman is more than a heartbreak—it’s a betrayal that...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 166 min read
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What If My Ex Moves Out of State With Our Kids Without My Permission?
When a parent crosses state lines with your children without permission or notice, it’s not just frustrating—it could be illegal. Under...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 164 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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Why Alabama Families Are Searching for Divorce Attorney Michael Capleone
When Alabama families search Google for a divorce and family law attorney, one name consistently stands out: Michael Capleone . But why?...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 155 min read
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Blocking Your Ex After a Breakup: When It’s Self-Defense, Not Drama
If you’ve recently ended a relationship—whether it was a mutual decision, a betrayal, or a toxic disaster—there’s one question that...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 156 min read
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Should I Block My Ex After a Breakup? Here’s What the Law (and Logic) Says
It’s one of the most Googled questions after a breakup: "Should I block my ex?" And while the emotional answer might scream "Yes!", the...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 154 min read
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Guardian ad Litem Home Visit Coming Up? How to Make a Strong Impression
A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) home visit isn’t just a drop-in—it’s an evaluation. What the GAL sees in your home can play a huge role in the...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 154 min read
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What to Say (and Not Say) to a Guardian ad Litem During a Custody Case
If you’re in a custody case and a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) has been appointed, you’re not just being observed—you’re being evaluated. And...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 154 min read
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How to Talk to the Guardian ad Litem Without Hurting Your Custody Case
When a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is appointed in your custody case, every conversation counts. How you interact with the GAL can influence...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 154 min read
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Can I Refuse a Custody Exchange if I Feel Unsafe?
You’re scheduled for a custody exchange—but you’re afraid. Maybe your ex has been threatening. Maybe they brought a weapon last time . So...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 135 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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My Ex Brought a Weapon to a Custody Exchange—Here’s What You Can Do
Custody exchanges are supposed to be neutral. But what happens when your ex shows up with a gun or other weapon ? Whether or not they...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 135 min read
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Is It Legal If My Ex Is Secretly Recording Me? Know Your Rights in Alabama
You notice your ex keeps referencing things you never said in public. Suddenly, it hits you: Are they recording your conversations...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 134 min read
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