Divorce is hard enough, but when your ex is out to punish you instead of just moving on, things can spiral into a legal and financial nightmare. If you’ve ever felt like your ex is using the legal system as a weapon, you’re not imagining it.
Lisa Johnson, a high-conflict divorce strategist and co-founder of Been There, Got Out, has lived the nightmare of a high-conflict divorce. She successfully represented herself through countless court appearances and now helps others navigate the legal system when an ex is weaponizing it against them.
If you’re dealing with legal abuse, false accusations, or endless court battles, this interview is a must-listen.
⚖️Lisa breaks down the harsh realities of high-conflict divorce and the legal system traps that keep people stuck. From “Friday night bomb” court filings to financial abuse tactics, she shares what you must know to protect yourself and fight back strategically.
You’re going to learn:
- What makes a divorce high conflict and how to tell if yours is headed that way
- The truth about legal abuse: How exes use the court system to control and drain their former partners
- The most common dirty tactics high-conflict exes use
- Why some people will never stop fighting in court and how to protect yourself
- How to stop your ex from running up your legal bills with endless motions
- The biggest mistakes people make when dealing with a high-conflict ex in court
- How to shift from feeling powerless to taking back control
If your ex is playing dirty, it’s time to take back your power. Lisa shares critical strategies to fight back without letting the conflict consume your life. Some of the essential strategies Lisa recommends:
✅ Choose an attorney who understands high-conflict divorce. This isn’t a normal case.
✅ Take strategic oversight of your case. Don’t just rely on your lawyer to handle everything.
✅ Be mindful of legal costs. Every unnecessary email, call, or filing can drain your resources.
✅ Your ex is not your ally. Don’t fall for “let’s handle this amicably” without legal guidance.
✅ Documentation is everything. Keep records of all communication, threats, and financial abuse.
Lisa specializes in guiding people through high-conflict divorce and custody battles with individual and group coaching options.
Get Lisa’s Legal Abuse tip sheet: https://beentheregotout.com/legal-abuse-tips/
Check out Lisa’s book Been There Got Out: Toxic Relationships, High Conflict Divorce, And How To Stay Sane Under Insane Circumstances: https://amzn.to/4gHGrHc
