Divorcing a narcissist: read the contents plus chapter 1
Separating or divorcing a narcissist or someone who has narcissistic traits can be a difficult, draining experience. This book is written for the spouse of such a personality, to support them step by step through the legal process, as well as through the difficult emotional journey that they'll be undertaking. It will help you recognise narcissistic behaviour, prime you on what challenges lie ahead and provide practical insights on how to survive the process. It will also help you work with your lawyer so you can both understand the potential pitfalls that could frustrate attempts to finalise your separation. The book is a companion volume to our book for lawyers, Narcissism and Family Law: A Practitioner's Guide
Separating or divorcing a narcissist or someone who has narcissistic traits can be a difficult, draining experience.
This book is written for the spouse of such a personality, to support them step by step through the legal process, as well as through the difficult emotional journey that they'll be undertaking. It will help you recognise narcissistic behaviour, prime you on what challenges lie ahead and provide practical insights on how to survive the process.
It will also help you work with your lawyer so you can both understand the potential pitfalls that could frustrate attempts to finalise your separation.
The book is a companion volume to our book for lawyers, Narcissism and Family Law: A Practitioner's Guide
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Contents<br />
The golden child, <strong>the</strong> scapegoat and <strong>the</strong> invisible child 122<br />
Narcissistic mo<strong>the</strong>rs 124<br />
The long-term effects of <strong>narcissist</strong>ic parenting 125<br />
What can <strong>the</strong> non-<strong>narcissist</strong>ic parent do to limit <strong>the</strong> damage to <strong>the</strong> children<br />
by <strong>the</strong> <strong>narcissist</strong>? 128<br />
Parenting with a <strong>narcissist</strong>ic parent after divorce or separation 129<br />
Chapter 5: Deciding to leave 133<br />
First, let’s talk about you 133<br />
Choosing to stay 134<br />
How <strong>the</strong> <strong>narcissist</strong> will react when you tell <strong>the</strong>m that you are leaving 135<br />
Chapter 6: Practical early steps to take 145<br />
First, let’s talk about you 145<br />
Who stays in <strong>the</strong> family home? 146<br />
Important early steps to take when separating from a <strong>narcissist</strong> 151<br />
Chapter 7: Early legal considerations 163<br />
Finding a lawyer 163<br />
The first consultation 166<br />
Barrister or solicitor? 168<br />
Representing yourself without a lawyer 169<br />
Understanding <strong>the</strong> divorce process 169<br />
Defending divorce proceedings 175<br />
The importance of pronouncement of Decree Nisi 175<br />
Should you be <strong>the</strong> Petitioner or Respondent? 176<br />
Divorce is a ‘non fault based’ system 177<br />
Costs of <strong>the</strong> Decree (Divorce) Proceedings 177<br />
The Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) 177<br />
Out of court methods of dispute resolution 178<br />
A brief look at <strong>the</strong> standard court method of financial dispute resolution<br />
187<br />
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