My Ex is Weaponizing Therapy Against Me – What Can I Do?
Is your ex using your child's therapist to undermine you, damage your custody rights, or build a false narrative? This guide is for parents caught in a high-conflict custody battle where therapy—intended for healing—is being used as a legal weapon.
Written by family law attorney Michael Capleone, based in Hoover, Alabama and practicing since 2003, this guide offers a clear and professional roadmap to navigate one of the most insidious custody tactics. You'll learn:
- How therapy can be weaponized and what red flags to watch for
- What legal steps you can take to protect your rights
- Alabama-specific legal remedies (with tips for parents nationwide)
- How to effectively communicate with therapists and the court
- Strategies to stay calm, documented, and one step ahead
Whether you're dealing with therapist bias, ex parte communication, or parental alienation cloaked in clinical terms—this guide will help you reclaim your voice and protect your relationship with your child.
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