Narcissism & Financial Abuse: Family Law Barrister Jason Hadden Explains

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Can you prove narcissistic behaviour in family court? What actually counts as financial abuse? And can one parent stop a child from seeing the other after a separation?

Family law barrister Jason Hadden joins me in London to answer some of the most common questions about family court. We unpack what evidence courts look for, how coercive control and financial abuse are viewed in legal proceedings and what really happens when relationships break down and parenting disputes begin.

Whether you're navigating the family court system yourself or simply want to better understand how these cases are decided, this episode is a look into what holds up in court and what doesn't.

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