Divorcing a narcissist requires a fundamentally different approach than most family law matters. These cases are rarely resolved through cooperation or compromise. Instead, they often involve high-conflict behavior, manipulation, and a refusal to engage in good-faith negotiation.

Narcissists don’t want to “move on.” They want to win. And by “win,” we mean destroy—your credibility, your finances, your peace of mind, and your relationship with your kids, if they can.

Narcissists frequently weaponize the legal system, dragging out proceedings, inflaming custody disputes, and attempting to financially and emotionally destabilize the other party. This can feel overwhelming and paralyzing if you’re on the receiving end—it’s meant to.

In this podcast, attorney and courtroom litigator Ann Grant speaks with narcissism expert Dr. Nadine Macaluso to discuss what it really takes to divorce a narcissist—and protect your well-being, your children, and your future in the process. Dr. Macaluso offers insight into the psychological tactics often used in these cases, while Ann shares what she’s learned from over a decade of litigating high-conflict divorces with a 100% success rate in custody trials.

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