The Consultation

You Can't Change a Narcissist—But You Can Change Your Strategy: Episode 83

Christina Jimenez & Josh Floyd Season 1 Episode 83

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Episode Description

Co-parenting with a narcissist or divorcing a high-conflict spouse can be one of the most challenging experiences in family law. In this episode of The Consultation, board-certified family law attorneys Christina Jimenez and Josh Floyd discuss practical strategies for navigating divorce and co-parenting when the other parent is uncooperative, manipulative, or focused on conflict.

You'll learn why you can't change a narcissist—but you can change your strategy. Christina and Josh break down the dos and don'ts of communicating with a narcissistic co-parent, protecting your children, documenting interactions, setting healthy boundaries, and avoiding common mistakes that can negatively impact your family law case.

Whether you're facing a high-conflict divorce, a child custody dispute, or ongoing co-parenting challenges, this episode provides actionable legal insights to help you make informed decisions and protect your peace of mind.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • How to co-parent with a narcissist
  • Strategies for divorcing a narcissistic spouse
  • The biggest dos and don'ts during high-conflict custody disputes
  • How to communicate effectively without escalating conflict
  • Why documentation and boundaries matter
  • Practical family law guidance from experienced attorneys

Hosted by board-certified family law attorneys Christina Jimenez and Josh Floyd, The Consultation delivers trusted legal insight, real-world strategies, and practical advice to help families navigate divorce, child custody, and other family law matters with confidence.

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Keywords: narcissist, narcissistic personality, co-parenting with a narcissist, divorcing a narcissist, high-conflict divorce, child custody, custody disputes, parenting plans, family law, divorce attorney, family law attorney, communication strategies, parallel parenting, divorce podcast, family law podcast.

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