"Written by a family law attorney and therapist and an expert in borderline personality disorder (BPD), Splitting is an essential legal and psychological guide for anyone divorcing a persuasive blamer: someone who suffers from BPD or narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). This highly anticipated second edition is fully revised, and includes new chapters on abuse, alienation, and false allegations; as well as information about the four types of domestic violence, protective orders, and child custody disputes"-- Provided by publisher.

"Fully revised and updated" - from front cover of book.

Preparing yourself -- Understanding borderline and narcissistic personalities (and antisocial) personalities -- Blamers and targets : it's all your fault! -- Managing a blamer using an assertive approach -- Preparing for a court battle with a blamer -- Today's divorce court culture -- Abuse, alienation, and false allegations -- Hiring a lawyer who understands -- Working with your lawyer to handle predictable crises -- Gathering evidence about your blamer's private persona -- Working with experts and evaluators -- What to expect from the blamer's attorney -- What to expect at a hearing or trial with a blamer -- Presenting your case -- Considering alternatives to litigation with a blamer -- Managing the rocky postdivorce relationship -- Conclusion.