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How to Outsmart a Narcissist in Court: Family Law Secrets from Michele Locke

How to Outsmart a Narcissist in Court: Family Law Secrets from Michele Locke

Update: 2025-09-08
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Going through a custody battle or divorce with a narcissist? The you know the legal system can feel stacked against you.

This week, former family law judge and attorney Michele Locke reveals exactly how narcissists twist the truth, exploit legal loopholes, and weaponize the court process — and what you can do to outsmart them.

Whether you’re divorcing a narcissist, navigating parental alienation, or preparing for a high-conflict custody hearing, discover the insider tools to safeguard your case and your peace of mind.

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🔹 Choosing the wrong attorney in a custody battle can cost you more than money—it can cost you your case.

In this members-only conversation, former family law judge Michele Locke shares how to spot when your lawyer isn’t the right fit, why survivors of toxic relationships are at higher risk of hiring another toxic professional, and exactly what to do if you need to make a switch mid-case.

You’ll discover early red flags that your attorney might derail your custody fight, why “feeling comfortable” can sometimes be the wrong signal, and how to protect yourself from repeating old relationship patterns in the courtroom. But most importantly, learn how to replace your lawyer without sabotaging your case.

Get immediate access to this extended interview—and make sure the person representing you is truly fighting for your future.

👉 Join today: https://substack.com/@breakingfreenarcabuse.

More About Michele Locke:

Website: https://www.coldwellbowes.com/people/michele-l-locke

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/

Podcast - LoveLustLaw: https://www.michelelocke.com/podcast

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Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D, a retired psychologist and author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships and deconstructing narcissism. Her blogs have been featured in Mamami, YourTango, Scary Mommy, and The Good Men Project. In Love You More, Dr. McAvoy gives an uncensored glimpse into her survival of narcissistic abuse, and her workbook, First Steps to Leaving a Narcissist, helps victims break free from the confusion common in abusive relationships. She hosts the Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse podcast and offers trauma-related advice on social media.

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How to Outsmart a Narcissist in Court: Family Law Secrets from Michele Locke

How to Outsmart a Narcissist in Court: Family Law Secrets from Michele Locke

Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D.