EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 1H 21M
Divorcing a Narcissist? Family Law Attorney Explains What Happens Next: Erin Schaden
from Dad to Dads Podcast · host Robert
"Love your kid more than you hate your ex."In this comprehensive, deep-dive interview, Robert sits down with 30-year family law veteran and divorce coach Erin Schaden to pull back the curtain on the "wasteland" of family court. This isn't just a conversation about law—it's a survival guide for parents dealing with high-conflict personalities, narcissistic exes, and a legal system that often feels irretrievably broken.What we cover in this full session:The High-Conflict Playground: Why the courtroom is a "magnet" for narcissists and how they use litigation to stay connected to you through chaos.The 80/20 Attorney Rule: Why 20% of lawyers thrive on conflict, and how high-conflict people "find their own" in the legal pool.The Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) Crisis: The danger of under-trained "neutrals" and the "Great Delay" that keeps families in limbo.The "Kitten & Blanket" Analogy: A powerful look at how childhood trauma creates adults who are addicted to conflict.Radical Solutions: Erin’s proposal for a pilot program to bypass traditional evidence rules and give judges the power to be "Deciders."The "Dads in the Middle" Debate: A raw discussion on judicial bias, and why men often suffer in silence during divorce.The Success Roadmap: Erin’s "Awareness, Acceptance, Action" framework for finding stillness before filing.Connect with Erin Schaden:Website: ErinSchaden.comInstagram: @DivorceCoachErinFree Resource: Message "GUIDE" to Erin on social media for the Divorce Survival Guide.#divorce #highconflictdivorce #narcissisticabuse #familycourt #childcustody #divorcinganarcissist #coparenting #custodybattle #familylaw #divorceadvice #singleparent #parentingafterdivorce #toxicrelationships #DivorceStrategy #fatherhoodSend us Fan Mail
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"Love your kid more than you hate your ex." In this comprehensive, deep-dive interview, Robert sits down with 30-year family law veteran and divorce coach Erin Schaden to pull back the curtain on the "wasteland" of family court. This isn't just a conversation about law—it's a survival guide for parents dealing with high-conflict personalities, narcissistic exes, and a legal system that often feels irretrievably broken. What we cover in this full session: The High-Conflict Playground: Why the ...
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