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Narcissism and Family Law: A Practitioner's Guide

Narcissism and Family Law: A Practitioner's Guide

Author: Dr. Supriya McKenna; Karin Walker
Publisher: Bath Publishing
ISBN: 9781916302334
Published In: January 2021
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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Awareness of narcissism and narcissistic behaviour has mushroomed over the past decade. More and more people are being identified as exhibiting a degree of narcissistic behaviour, a rise that may reflect the explosion of social media or simply increased awareness of the problem. So when you encounter a narcissist in divorce proceedings, as inevitably you will, you need to be able to understand how they may behave and how you can better handle matters so that a resolution is not unnecessarily costly.

Narcissism & Family Law: A Practitioner’s Guide will help you spot when you are dealing with a narcissist, whether they are your client or on the other side, and sets out innumerable practical insights and tips for how you can moderate the effects of their behaviour. Divorce cases involving narcissists can often get messy, combative and costly so the advice set out in these pages could save you and your client days of angst and unrewarding effort.

Drawing on the combined expertise and experience of Dr. Supriya McKenna, a GP turned specialist coach and mentor and who focuses on supporting people separating from a narcissist, and Karin Walker, one of the country's leading family law practitioners, it is essential reading for all family lawyers, mediators and other advisers on the front line of practice.

Chapter 1: What is a narcissist?

Why is NPD not well recognised in the UK?

How common is NPD?

Is narcissism on the increase?

How does someone ‘get’ Narcissistic Personality Disorder?

Narcissistic supply and the False Self

What does a narcissist look like in daily life?

Chapter 2: The narcissist’s playbook

The cycle of ‘idealise’ and ‘devalue’

The narcissist’s experience of ‘love’

Living in the ‘drama triangle’

The dropping of the mask

Who do narcissists target?

The spectrum of narcissism

Chapter 3: Representing a client with NPD

How can you identify that a potential client is suffering from NPD before you accept the instruction?

What to look out for

How the narcissist will behave towards their lawyer

The narcissist’s approach to financial remedies

The drama of court proceedings

Introduction of Counsel to the proceedings

Out of court processes

How your narcissistic client will behave towards their spouse and how to spot that you are representing a narcissist from what comes from the other side

Do you want to act for the narcissistic client?

Terminating your retainer with a narcissistic client

Representing the narcissist in the court process

Communication strategies when representing a narcissistic client

Chapter 4: Representing a client whose spouse has NPD

Specific challenges faced by the partner separating from a narcissist

How the narcissist will abuse your client in the divorce or separation process

Early practical steps for you to take to protect your client’s position

Out of court options and likely costs

Communication through the separation process

Managing your client’s expectations within the divorce process

How to prepare your client for an FDR appointment