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Choosing the Right High-Conflict Divorce Attorney with the Right Experience 

A high-conflict divorce can take a toll on you mentally and emotionally if you don’t have the right support. If you live in Texas, a high-conflict divorce attorney near you at Goranson Bain Ausley can help you navigate the unique challenges of this situation.

High-conflict divorces can be very emotionally charged. There may be anger, a lack of trust, a desire to hurt the opposing party, and/or a desire by your spouse to get revenge at any cost, emotionally and financially. It’s important that you keep calm and don’t negatively engage with your high-conflict spouse, as it could impact the results of your divorce. High-conflict personalities contribute to the complexities of a divorce, and knowing how to identify and manage these personalities can help you create an effective strategy for moving forward. A skilled high-conflict divorce lawyer within our firm can help you recognize these personality traits and show you how to deal with them in the most effective way. 

What Are High-Conflict Personalities and How Does it Impact Divorce?

A high-conflict personality is typically someone who wants to be in control, has a preoccupation with blaming others, has an “all or nothing” mentality, and has a lack of emotional regulation. Five common types of personalities fall into this category.  

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  • Narcissistic Personality: Narcissists are self-centered and arrogant, lack consideration for others, and need admiration. 
  • Borderline Personality: Borderline personalities are intense, have mood swings, and tend to blame others. 
  • Histrionic Personality: A histrionic personality’s self-esteem depends on the approval of others, and they will often behave dramatically or inappropriately to get attention. 
  • Paranoid Personality: Spouses with a paranoid personality have a deep lack of trust. 
  • Antisocial Personality: Antisocial personalities have a lack of conscience and morality. 

Strategies to Employ When Navigating a High Conflict Divorce 

Understanding how to deal with a high conflict personality can save you a lot of mental and emotional energy. Here are a few tips on how to interact with a high conflict personality:

  1. Recognize who you are dealing with, and work with your high-conflict divorce attorney to follow a set strategy.
  2. Choose your language carefully and avoid divisive words.
  3. Don’t engage with combative behavior, no matter the level of anger expressed by your spouse.
  4. Don’t be afraid to walk away if you need a moment to calm down or if your spouse is triggered in some manner.

One of the most important things to remember when dealing with a high-conflict personality is that your behavior and reactions can either minimize or escalate an interaction. Our lawyers are experienced with high-conflict divorce and can provide you with the tools, strategy, and resources to assist you in achieving your desired outcome. 

Hire an Experienced High-Conflict Divorce Lawyer 

Divorce can be damaging to a family, both financially and emotionally. That’s why it’s important that you choose an experienced family law attorney who understands how to interact with a high-conflict personality. If you live near Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Granbury, Midland or Plano, Texas, there’s a highly skilled high-conflict divorce lawyer near you: Contact Goranson Bain Ausley and we can provide guidance to help you achieve a strategic, constructive, and efficient resolution. Schedule your consultation with us today.

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