How to Handle A High-Conflict Personality Spouse When Co-Parenting With Bridget Bennett

In this episode, host Lisa and guest Bridget Bennett discuss the five essential steps to handle a high-conflict personality spouse when co-parenting. Bridget, a custody and divorce specialist, shares her journey and provides valuable insights and strategies for maintaining peace and focusing on the well-being of the children. The steps include going low contact, establishing firm legal boundaries, using BIF communication, considering a domestic violence protective order, and focusing on controlling oneself. Bridget emphasizes the importance of self-regulation and not reacting to the high-conflict behavior of the other parent.

Takeaways

-Go low contact and use a parenting app to minimize direct communication with a high-conflict personality spouse.
-Establish firm legal boundaries by having a court order in place and following it strictly.
-Use BIF communication (brief, informative, friendly, and firm) to communicate with the high-conflict personality spouse effectively.
-Consider obtaining a domestic violence protective order if the high conflict behavior continues and poses a threat.
-Focus on controlling oneself and not getting caught up in the high-conflict behavior of the other parent.

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