Co parenting and Family Court with a Narcissist

Are you dealing with an ex with narcissistic behaviours and having to navigate the world of coparenting? Are you about to go into the family court system or are already in it with a narcissist? This divorce course podcast episode is for you. Mia from Grey Rock Consulting is going to discuss and help you navigate co parenting whilst dealing with the narcissistic behaviours. Lyn helps us explore the legal implications of fights, reactive behaviour and not thinking about the best interest of the children. She will guide you on to how best to show the family court what you are dealing with. 

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Other podcast episodes mentioned in this episode

Grey Rock Method Episode

CoParenting with a difficult ex - Lorrie Brooks

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You Don’t Want to Miss Out On

• Why an ironclad court order is the best defence against a narcissistic co parent

• Why wishy washy court orders wont work in this situation.

• The court's opinion on parents that can’t co parent

• How to avoid conflict with a narcissistic co parent 

• What happens if your court orders don’t specify what to do in a certain parenting situation?

• How to consider the best interests of the children when making the decision.

• Tips on how to deal with having a ex who counter parents

• Accepting what you can and can't control. 

• Why can't you speak ill of your co-parent to the other child.

• What to do when you want to talk badly about your co parent.

• Adult matters and why you shouldn’t burden the kids with it.

• Why leading by example for your children is so important. 

• Why explaining and defending yourself isn’t a good idea. 

• Is it important to defend yourself against accusations from a narcissistic ex in coparenting communications?

• What the Judge might think of your communication if it is full of fighting, accusations and drama

• How sometimes massaging a narcissist ego may be helpful

• What to do if they write something that isn’t true about you in the communications.

• Do you need to defend yourself from all their accusations?

• Why it isn’t a good idea to use the label of a narcissist during family court case

• How to describe the conduct to a judge in the family court trial.

• How to objectively document issues that occur with the coparent.

• Getting a psychologist for your children to help deal with the uncertainty of divorce.

• What does the Australian Institute of Studies show about kids in the middle of conflicting parents. 

• Tips for making sure you do the right thing legally when getting your child a psychologist.

If you need emergency help you can also contact:

• WOMEN'S SHELTER SERVICE 
• LEGAL AID
• Lifeline 13 11 14
• Mensline Australia 1300 789 978
• Kids Help Line 1800 551 800
• Aboriginal Family Domestic Violence Hotline 1800 019 123
• Relationships Australia 
• Police on 000
• DVConnect Womensline on 1800 811 811 (24 hours, 7 days a week) Note: This number is not recorded on your phone bill
• DV Connect Mensline on 1800 600 636
• National DV line on 1800 737 732.1800RESPECT 1800 737 732

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Please note this is general advice only. Please always seek independent legal advice as everyone’s situation is different.