Court proceedings are always messy and it becomes even more difficult when you are dealing with narcissists because these “high conflict personalities” are highly skilled at hiding their callous behavior and can be very persuasive to get the ball in their court.
If you find yourself in a lawsuit against a narcissist, be prepared for the fight of your life. The narcissist wants to win by any underhanded means available. Remember, these people are pathological liars and can put on an Oscar-winning show in the courtroom.
A narcissist would be one of the most dangerous and dangerous opponents one could face in any court of law.
The types of cases you may find yourself involved in are:
Criminal proceedings when you are the victim of a crime committed by the narcissist.
Divorce proceedings, where property/money is in dispute.
Custody issues for children.
Actions involving return of property/money owed.
If the case is about divorce, the narcissist will present himself as confident and calm, while the oppressed ex-partner will be hit to the ground by this ruthless person in the months and years leading up to the trial, and is often uptight and lacking in confidence.
Do not engage in conversation and avoid any eye contact with the narcissist in or out of court. If there is a private place to sit outside the court, find it so that the narcissist and any of his aides cannot intimidate or anger you.
Many people who confront a narcissist in court worry that the narcissist will manipulate the court and believe their lies. It is critical to make sure that the legal representative you choose is aware of NPD. It is likely that the narcissist will manipulate an unknown attorney and may advise you to settle when it is not in your best interest.
The narcissist has pushed you to your limits in the past. Now it’s your turn.
Narcissists are likely to react angrily when their lies and bad behavior are discovered and they reveal information they had no intention of revealing. Their anger may become uncontrollable, as their lawyer does everything they can to keep them calm and collected (a rather difficult if not impossible task).
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It is possible that the narcissist has hidden origins or has changed destinations. It is possible to break up a narcissist in court, but one needs to be well prepared. It is crucial to be armed with proven, irrefutable and undeniable evidence.
Avoid giving the narcissist any credible alternative scenarios to the facts. An experienced lawyer can ask questions of a narcissist in a way that subtly gets the wind out of their sails.
“It leads me to believe you are quite knowledgeable. Sorry, what is your highest academic qualification?… So, you have no formal qualifications, and you have not studied for a degree?”
Contradiction or belittling the inflated narcissist’s view of themselves will shatter their fragile self-esteem.
When you are in the confines of a courtroom, put yourself away from the narcissist and never look in their direction. The fact that you are not looking at them is likely to cause a narcissistic wound. The narcissist hates being ignored.
As we know, narcissists believe they are above the law and not under the constraints of the average citizen. And as far as they are concerned, they outshine anyone in the courtroom including the judge or judge. How dare anyone dare to make him responsible for his actions! Everyone who testifies is branded a liar and corrupt.
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Never show any reaction to their words or behavior. They knew how to push buttons before and will try it again. Make sure that these attempts are met with indifference.
It can be difficult to tell the court how unacceptable the narcissist’s behavior can be. Hopefully, they will present this information to the court and discredit themselves when their anger explodes in the courtroom.
