How to Divorce Your Narcissist Spouse

Attorney Secrets to Divorcing Your Narcissist Spouse

Divorce is complicated enough, but when you’re divorcing a narcissist another layer of complexity is added into the mix and the situation needs to be handled with a unique approach in order to best protect your self. Download our free eBook “How to Divorce Your Narcissist Spouse” and learn how to overcome the threats and obstacles narcissist spouses make in the divorce process.

A Message to Individuals Worrying About Divorce ​

Far too often, individuals facing divorce have their cases hijacked by a difficult spouse and end up getting far less than they deserve. This does NOT have to happen. Regardless of what your narcissistic spouse says, you CAN experience a divorce that keeps your family healthy and your finances intact, but that starts with getting the real facts about your case. 
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Tell Tale Signs of a Narcissist

If your spouse is displaying signs of narcissistic behaviors, being aware of those narcissistic behaviors is essential for several reasons. Identifying and addressing these behaviors early on can help protect one’s emotional well-being and foster healthier connections based on mutual respect and genuine care. Here are the behaviors to beware of that we address in our eBook:

Lack of Empathy

  • Difficulty understanding or recognizing the emotions and needs of others.
  • Tendency to disregard or minimize the emotions and opinions of others.
  • Limited ability to take the perspective of others or see things from their point of view.
  • Unwillingness to apologize or take responsibility for their harmful actions.
  • Manipulative behavior aimed at exploiting others for personal gain or validation.

Frequent Lies and Exaggeration

  • Demonstrating a pattern of inconsistency or contradictions in their statements, making it difficult to trust their words.
  • Engaging in “gaslighting” by intentionally causing doubt or confusion in others by denying or altering events or facts.
  • Engaging in compulsive or pathological lying as a means of self-aggrandizement or to maintain a false self-image.
  • Using lies and exaggerations to manipulate others’ perceptions or to manipulate situations to their advantage.
  • Frequently making promises or commitments that they have no intention of keeping.

False Image Projection

  • Exaggerating personal achievements, abilities, or experiences to create a grandiose image of themselves.
  • Constantly seeking validation and admiration from others to uphold their desired image.
  • Projecting a charming and charismatic personality to win over others and gain their trust.
  • Demonstrating a discrepancy between their public image and their private behavior or attitudes.
  • Using social media platforms as a means to curate a perfect and enviable image.

Rule Breaking and Boundary Violation

  • Showing a sense of entitlement and believing that rules do not apply to them.
  • Manipulating situations to their advantage, even if it means breaking rules or crossing ethical boundaries.
  • Reacting defensively or aggressively when confronted about their rule-breaking or boundary violations.
  • Ignoring or dismissing feedback, warnings, or consequences related to their rule-breaking behavior.
  • Displaying a lack of respect for personal boundaries and disregarding others’ limits.

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