What does it take to be successful in family court against your narcissistic ex when you have to represent yourself?  

If financial abuse has made it impossible for you to afford an attorney or if you have chosen to go pro se after a bad experience with an attorney, what can you do to stack the odds in your favor?

On this episode of The Rising Beyond Podcast Lisa Johnson with Been There Got Out shares her story of years of litigation against a narcissistic ex partner where she has had success while representing herself.  She shares some of her top tips when going pro se (or even if you have an attorney representing you) and some of the things that she wished she had known before starting this process.

We also discuss the importance of having education and support as you go through what may be one of the most difficult experiences in your life and how community with safe people is paramount on this journey.  

Lisa Johnson is the co-founder of Been There Got Out, a high conflict divorce coach and certified domestic violence advocate who has successfully represented herself through scores of court appearances. Her case, published in the Connecticut Law Journal, is being used as legal precedent. Her live testimony helped pass Jennifers’ Law in Connecticut, the third state in America to expand its legal definition of domestic violence to include “coercive control.”  She and her partner, Chris, the male half of Been There Got Out, coach people in high-conflict relationships, divorce, custody battles, and co-parenting hell so they have the chance of the best outcome in family court and beyond. They also offer a weekly Legal Abuse Support Group for those dealing with narcissistic opponents in legal matters. Their book, "Been There Got Out: Toxic Relationships, High-Conflict Divorce, and How to Stay Sane Under Insane Circumstances'' was released in March 2023.

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