Preparatory Checklist:
Strategic Readiness for Divorcing a Narcissist
A clear, actionable checklist to help you stay organised, safe, and legally prepared before initiating a high-conflict divorce.
About This Checklist
This Preparatory Checklist distils the essential steps needed before divorcing a narcissistic or high-conflict partner. It provides a quick, structured format to help you stay organised and focused while protecting your safety, rights, assets, and emotional wellbeing.
Designed as a practical companion, it ensures you don’t miss critical steps during a stressful and unpredictable time.
Download the Preparatory Checklist (PDF): A concise and actionable preparation roadmap for high-conflict divorce.
What This Checklist Helps You Do
✓ Strengthen safety and crisis planning
✓ Secure digital and personal privacy
✓ Document abuse and manipulation
✓ Prepare evidence and legal groundwork
✓ Protect financial stability
✓ Reduce conflict and emotional entanglement
✓ Prepare children and stabilise routines
✓ Build a strong support system
It is designed to be printed, saved, or used as a step-by-step tracker.
Why You Need This Checklist
This checklist is essential for:
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Anyone contemplating or preparing for divorce
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Survivors who need clarity and structure
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Individuals quietly preparing an exit
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Those experiencing manipulation, control, or volatility
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Parents protecting children from high-conflict dynamics
Use it as your preparation anchor.
Why This Checklist Matters
A narcissistic divorce is not a normal divorce - it requires a deep understanding of strategic readiness.
This checklist helps you:
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Stay organised under pressure
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Prevent costly mistakes
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Build a strong legal position
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Avoid reactive emotional decisions
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Safeguard yourself at every stage
It is a simple tool with life-saving tool.