The court will not label or find that someone is a narcissist and therefore the fact that someone is or isn't a narcissist will not affect their decision. However, some of the behaviours of the narcissist and the consequences of these behaviours is something that the court can consider, and which may have an effect.
Judges rarely consider narcissistic behavior in their judgments, but if a psychological evaluation shows their mental state, that can help your case.
Narcissists in court settings are often incredibly charismatic, charming and convincing. Many law professionals and judges will not see straight through this person and this is why its so important for you to know how to combat a narcissist in court dealings, in order to expose them and win.
This may include witness statements, documentary evidence, expert testimony, or other forms of evidence that demonstrate the parent's narcissistic behavior and its impact on the child.
Document Everything
A narcissist thrives on your confusion and self-doubt. If they can trap you in a “lie,” they will. If you are going up against a narcissist in court, it is essential that you start documenting everything now. Keep records, bank statements, invoices, photos and videos.
A narcissist will expect to get special treatment and to be able to control everything in the divorce, even the judge. They also don't like to lose, so they will file motions and fight hard to win, even over trivial matters that aren't worth the attorney fees.
Document, Document, Document. If there is only one thing you can do to be successful against a narcissist or high conflict parent it is to document everything. As you know, narcissists will gaslight you, their attorney, and the court and completely make up their own false narrative as to what occurred.
You need to provide your attorney with examples of how your spouse's behavior proves that they have narcissistic tendencies. Common symptoms of a narcissistic personality disorder include: An exaggerated sense of self-importance. Sense of entitlement.
Rarely will a narcissist parent lose custody simply for being narcissistic. Family law courts are concerned with bad behavior resulting from the narcissism, not the narcissism itself. And when the children get older, they may well turn away from the narcissistic co-parent.
Fear of being 'found out' makes it difficult and sometimes impossible for the narcissist to trust anyone else. In fact, the closer your relationship becomes, the less he will trust you. Narcissists fear any true intimacy or vulnerability because they're afraid you'll see their imperfections and judge or reject them.
If there seems to be a loss of control over something or someone in their life a narcissist will tighten the reigns and take actions to re-establish it. If this isn't possible, they will try to destroy the individual attacking them covertly to prevent the person from being able to defend themselves.
Just about any form of authenticity, such as confronting them with the truth, has the potential to trigger their negative emotions and compromise their emotional stability. When confronted with the truth, it is very common for narcissists to try to project their negative emotions onto you by accusing you of lying.
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This type of attitude could complicate the custody agreement drafting process as a narcissist may be inclined to believe that they are the child's best option and fight for full custody at every turn.
Typically, narcissistic parents are exclusively and possessively close to their children and are threatened by their children's growing independence. This results in a pattern of narcissistic attachment, with the parent considering that the child exists solely to fulfill the parent's needs and wishes.
Narcissistic parents are often emotionally abusive to their children, holding them to impossible and constantly changing expectations. Those with narcissistic personality disorder are highly sensitive and defensive. They tend to lack self-awareness and empathy for other people, including their own children.
You can trigger narcissistic rage by putting the narcissist in a position of looking bad. Narcissists do not take criticism well. Gather witnesses who have seen your narcissistic ex behaving badly. This could include family, friends, co-works, teachers.
Narcissist's often call the police and try to have you arrested for 'physically abusing them'.
Sometimes these people are identified and are forced to accept the consequences of their wrongdoings, while other times they get away with their behavior. And in certain social environments they, horrifyingly, are rewarded for their narcissistic and otherwise hurtful behavior.