Rockville, MD Narcissist Divorce Lawyer

Aggressive Family Law Attorney Freeing Clients From Narcissistic Abuse in Rockville, MD

Being married to a narcissist can be impossible. No matter what you do or say, your narcissistic spouse is always mad at you and always finding ways to put you down. He or she may have gradually isolated you from your family and friends by complaining about them or starting fights between you and your loved ones. Your self-esteem has likely suffered due to the constant verbal attacks. You may feel as if you cannot do anything right because your spouse has purposely made you feel that way for years. It may have taken you a very long time to realize that you are married to a narcissist. Narcissists can be excellent at hiding who they really are until they believe that you are trapped in the relationship. They can also excel at making their spouses believe that they are the problem, when really it is the narcissist causing all the conflict.

Diamant Gerstein, LLC is experienced in helping people who are married to a narcissist get divorced. Because narcissists can be so controlling and so manipulative, having a lawyer who is specifically skilled in dealing with them to represent you is crucial. When a narcissist realizes that their spouse is really leaving them, they may try every trick in the book to stop the divorce from taking place - or at least to hurt you in the process. Our attorneys will do all we can to shield you from your narcissist spouse during the entire divorce process.

Tips for Divorcing a Narcissist

Narcissists will stop at nothing to avoid feeling like they "lost." Compromising is antithetical to their personality. Divorcing a narcissist is unlike any other type of divorce. Tips that may help as you prepare for these complicated legal proceedings include:

• Prepare for litigation - It is sometimes possible to reach an agreement about how to divide your marital property and successfully negotiate child custody with a narcissist. However, in other cases, the narcissistic spouse will flat-out refuse to compromise or be fair, believing that you might just give up and give in. It is best to be prepared to litigate your divorce if necessary.
• Communicate only through your lawyer - If possible, it is best to avoid any and all direct communication with your spouse while your divorce is in process. Your spouse is going to try to manipulate you, often with very convincing emotional pleas, apologies, or promises to change. It is better not to give your spouse any opportunity to engage in these tactics.
• Ignore most threats - Your spouse might make all types of threats, like, "I will make sure you never see the kids again," or, "I will leave you penniless." These are nearly always empty threats. If, however, your spouse threatens violence, it is best to take these threats seriously. Your attorney can help you report threats of violence and get a restraining order.
• Anticipate lies and gather evidence - Narcissists will not hesitate to lie if they think it will help them get their way. It is best to assume that your spouse will lie and say that you are a terrible parent, or have abused them, or any number of other things. Having been married to this person, you may have already experienced him or her telling lies about you. The more evidence you can gather to help show the court that your spouse is not telling the truth, the better. Your attorney can help you determine what types of evidence you may want.

Contact a Rockville, MD Attorney for Narcissist Divorce

Diamant Gerstein, LLC is committed to helping people divorce their narcissistic spouses. Our experienced Rockville, MD divorce attorneys are uniquely skilled in handling divorces where one spouse is a narcissist. Contact us at 301-560-2685 for a confidential consultation.