Winning in Court Against a Narcissist Starts with Documenting the Right Way
- Michael Capleone, Sr.
- 6 days ago
- 4 min read
Your ex is a narcissist who lies, twists facts, and plays the victim. You know the truth—but you can’t win on truth alone. You need proof. Not drama. Not emotion. Proof.
Documentation is the Silent Power Move
Here’s what wins cases:
Logs of missed visitations
Screenshots of manipulative messages
Notes on child behavior changes
Proof of therapy or counseling
But it has to be done the right way.
Use Daily Logs or Court-Approved Apps
Start a digital or handwritten log with dates, times, and short factual notes. Example:
“April 12 – Ex didn’t show up for exchange. Waited 30 mins. Child present. No contact.”
Avoid emotion. Judges want facts.
Use platforms like OurFamilyWizard or TalkingParents to track communication—they’re admissible and time-stamped.
Keep Medical, School, and Activity Records
Has your ex been interfering with school drop-offs or appointments? Request records and document incidents.
If your child’s teacher or doctor has concerns, request that in writing. These are golden in court.
What NOT to Do
Don’t post your side on social media. Don’t badmouth your ex in front of your child. Don’t try to record your ex secretly in a two-party consent state like Alabama. Let your facts speak louder than any rant ever could.
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About Michael Capleone, Attorney at Law
Michael Capleone is a seasoned family law attorney based in Hoover, Alabama, with over 22+ years of experience helping clients navigate complex legal challenges, including divorce, child custody, parental rights, grandparent’s rights, military divorces, petition for protection from abuse, CPS and DHR matters, father’s rights, mother’s rights, relationship advice, pets/ animal custody when a relationship or marriage ends, and general family law matters, co-parenting, dealing with a narcissist, emotional recovery, and much more! As a licensed practicing attorney since 2003, is a dedicated advocate for his clients, Michael understands the emotional and legal complexities of family law cases and works tirelessly to secure favorable outcomes in his law practice.
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