Although divorce is rarely easy or simple, some divorces are much more difficult than others. When one spouse has a high-conflict personality – like narcissism – the divorce can become exponentially more difficult for the other spouse, the children, and even the divorce attorneys. While one spouse’s narcissistic behaviors are likely to be at least one component of the decision to divorce, the narcissistic spouse can make divorce just as contentious as marriage.
Narcissists have an overwhelming desire to “win,” so they are unlikely to follow any divorce path that requires compromise and often do their best to drag the divorce out as long as possible. If you are married to a narcissist and are contemplating divorce, it is important that you have a Wheaton, IL, divorce lawyer who is experienced in dealing with high-conflict personalities, including narcissists. Your attorney will know what to expect from your narcissistic spouse – and how to counter every tactic in a way that benefits you.