This book provides a guide for individuals divorcing a spouse with personality disorders or manipulative tendencies. Written by a family lawyer and therapist, and a coauthor of a BPD classic, this guide aims to help readers navigate high-conflict divorces. It offers strategies for predicting a spouse's behavior in court, asserting control over the legal process, selecting an appropriate lawyer, and understanding how digital communications can be used against them. The goal is to enable individuals to proceed through divorce in an emotionally balanced and productive manner.

The book is presented as a practical guide for individuals facing the complex challenges of divorcing a spouse with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), or other manipulative behaviors. The authors, with their combined expertise in law and psychology, aim to equip readers with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate high-conflict divorces effectively. The content focuses on predicting and managing the spouse's actions, asserting control over the legal process, and understanding potential pitfalls, such as the misuse of digital communications. The overall objective is to empower individuals to achieve a more balanced and productive divorce outcome.