The court system is overburdened, leading to delays in resolving divorce matters. Sorting out finances and children's living arrangements used to take 1-1.5 years, but now it could take up to 2 years. The final hearing, which is highly stressful, is where the majority of narcissistic divorces end up. If allegations of abuse or parental alienation have been made, expert reports may even favor the narcissist due to their impression management skills.