Kaplan Divorce Blog

The NJ Divorce Plan That Will Help You Get A Fair Result

Written by Steven J. Kaplan, Esq. | April 11, 2025

Built for everyone who is divorcing a narcissist—and anyone else who is divorcing

How to stay grounded, stay smart, and make the best decisions while divorcing your narcissistic spouse.

Most people arrive on this page feeling drained.

They’ve spent months—or years—twisting themselves into knots to keep the peace.

Every conversation turns into an argument.

 

 

Every boundary becomes a battle.

And when they finally start thinking about divorce, they’re hit with a wave of fear about what their spouse will do next.

You may be wondering if things will ever calm down.

If the attacks will stop.

If the manipulation will end.

If you’ll ever feel like yourself again.

That’s the heart of divorcing a narcissist: the emotional chaos never stays at home.

It follows you into every decision you make.

What Makes These Cases So Difficult

Narcissists don’t negotiate the way healthy partners do.

They’re more likely to:

• Twist facts
• Deny obvious reality
• Shift blame
• Create constant conflict
• Use the children as leverage
• Make you feel like you’re the unreasonable one

You may feel like you’re always defending yourself—even when you’ve done nothing wrong.

 

 

And when you think about the legal process, you may worry they’ll charm the judge, stall the case, or destroy you financially.

What You Need Most

People tell me the same thing again and again:

“I need someone steady. Someone who sees through the chaos. Someone who won’t let me get dragged into the emotional quicksand.”

That’s the real work in these cases.

You need a plan that keeps you grounded and focused.

You need to understand how New Jersey law actually works so you don’t react to threats that have no legal weight.

You need to stop making decisions from fear and start making them from strength.

Where My NJ Divorce Course Fits In

My course was built for exactly this moment.

It doesn’t assume that your spouse is a narcissist.

It doesn’t assume he or she isn't.

It gives you the solid foundation that you need either way.

 

 

You’ll learn:

• What NJ judges really look for when deciding custody, parenting time, and financial issues
• How to think strategically rather than emotionally
• What to expect in the first 90 days of a divorce
• How to avoid the traps that turn cases into battles
• How to protect your credibility when the other side is unpredictable

Most people tell me the same thing after watching the first lesson:

“I finally understand what’s ahead of me. I feel calmer. I feel clearer.”

That’s the point.

When you’re divorcing someone who thrives on pressure and confusion, clarity is your best protection.

Why This Matters Before You Make Your Next Move

If you’re dealing with a high-conflict spouse—whether they’re truly a narcissist or not—you only get one chance to start this the right way.

Decisions made in the next few weeks can affect the entire case.

My NJ Divorce Course gives you a way to slow down, breathe, and make smart, informed choices from the very beginning.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure, this is the most productive next step you can take.

 

 

TAKE THE NEXT STEP: STEVE KAPLAN’S DIVORCE COURSE

My free course teaches you how to:

• Protect your children
• Protect your assets
• Avoid common legal traps
• Stay steady when your spouse escalates
• Make confident, informed decisions

When you sign up, the first lesson you receive is an overview of the full New Jersey divorce process. It explains what happens from beginning to end and where narcissistic behavior usually appears.

This is your next step toward clarity and stability.

 

 

Or call now if you want guidance today:
(732) 845-9010

Until next time,

Steve

Steven J. Kaplan, Esq.

Specializing in Divorce
Throughout New Jersey

5 Professional Circle
Colts Neck, NJ 07722

www.KaplanDivorce.com
(732) 845-9010