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Has anyone ever been able to prove narcissistic abuse in divorce court?

Yes, it happens quite frequently.* What people don’t understand is that finding a spouse is a jerk usually doesn’t amount to much in the divorce action. Most people believe—falsely—that if they can show the court that their spouses are narcissists…

What are the 3 main issues that lead to divorce these days?

Every time you hear about divorce, what are the 3 main issues that lead to divorce these days? I have been a divorce and family law attorney for 26 years. In that time I have spoken to thousands of people…

How is a narcissist exposed in a court of law?

August 9, 2022

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You’re not asking the best question. First, understand that many divorcing people see their spouses as “narcissistic” because at the time of divorce they tend to see the worst in everything about their spouses. Little personality quirks and foibles of…

How can I reveal my soon-to-be ex as having NPD in our custody case?

How can I reveal my soon-to-be ex as having NPD in our child custody case? You’re asking the wrong question. You shouldn’t be asking how you can prove your spouse has NPD (or some other mental or emotional disorder), but…

How do I console a father who has lost custody of his child?

April 27, 2021

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How do I console a father who has lost custody of his child? “He’s [the father who lost custody] permanently damaged.” That’s what someone else wrote in response to your question. It’s true. Time lost between a parent and child…

Financial infidelity plagues many households, led by millennials

Guest post: https://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/financial-infidelity/ Financial infidelity plagues many households, led by millennials By Ted Rossman Ted Rossman’s Twitter profile Mar. 19, 2021 / 3 min read At Bankrate we strive to help you make smarter financial decisions. While we adhere to strict editorial integrity, this…

Can a mother lose custody even if the child is still very young?

April 2, 2021

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Can a mother lose custody even if the child is still very young? Are there any situations where a mother can lose custody even if their child is still very young (e.g., under 5 years old)? Oh, heck yeah. Many…

Which Is Better: spending thousands on GAL/custody evaluator or $0 on a judge interview?

December 25, 2020

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Which Is Better: spending thousands on GAL/custody evaluator or $0 on a judge interview? How could it be better to spend thousands on a GAL or custody evaluator when the judge can interview children free of charge? This post is…

What advice would you give me before divorce, if I’m not in the wrong?

What advice would you give someone before a divorce, if it’s known it may happen and you’re not in the wrong? This is a very important question that too few people ask. Does this sound familiar?: Your spouse is making…

How do courts view mothers who abandon their family during a divorce?

How does the court view mothers that abandon their family during a divorce? Generally, with disbelief, at first. Why? A few reasons. One, to its credit, our culture still holds the concept and institution of motherhood in high esteem, so…

How does a narcissist continue to fool a family court judge?

February 7, 2020

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How does a narcissist continue to fool a family court judge? How does a narcissist continue to fool a family court judge? Because there’s almost never a way to prove when anyone engaging in misconduct that is not objectively verifiable.…

Can I Get the Court to Force My NPD Spouse to Be Tested?

April 2, 2019

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Should I attempt to / is it possible to have my court order my NPD to undergo psychological testing before he can get access to our child? First, let’s break down the bases for your resistance to you ex-spouse having…

Dealing with Your Spouse During the Divorce Process

QUESTION: What are some pointers that you may have in getting along with your ex-spouse to be during the process of a divorce? What advice do you have to keep it from escalating badly during this difficult time? ANSWER: Suggest…

In your experience, how often do divorces get resolved “amicably” after being filed in court?

November 7, 2018

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Some couples actually realize that while their marriage is a failure, that does not mean that they are bad people. They can care enough about each other to divorce amicably. I’ve seen it happen about 10% of the time. It…

How do I show the court about my sons non-diagnosed NPD mother to get a sole custody?

September 10, 2018

Child Custody, Children in Divorce, Custody, Personality Disorders

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How do I show the court about my sons non-diagnosed NPD mother to get a sole custody? Oh, ho, ho, ho! So you want to prove your wife has Narcissistic Personality Disorder do you? And you believe that proving it…

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