How to Face a Difficult Divorce: Key tips and Support in Marbella
Difficult divorces
A divorce is never an easy process, but when it turns into prolonged conflict — featuring disputes over child custody, financial disagreements, or emotional tensions— we are dealing with a complicated divorce. In these situations, not only is a legal agreement at stake, but also the psychological well-being of everyone involved.
At our office in Marbella, in addition to psychological support, we offer psychosocial assessments to provide clarity and rigor in family court proceedings.
What do we mean by a complicated divorce?
Not all divorces follow the same path. Some can be resolved quickly and amicably, while others become longer and more challenging processes. Complicated divorces are often characterized by:
- Child custody conflicts (division of assets, spousal or child support).
- Prolonged financial conflicts (division of assets, spousal or child support).
- Allegations of violence or manipulation within the relationship.
- Parental alienations, when one parent interferes with the child’s relationship with the other.
- Cases requiring the intervention of psychologists, lawyers, and judges.
The emotional and psychological impact
The strain caused by a complicated divorce affects not only the couple but also the wider family environment, especially the children.
- In adults: stress, anxiety, feelings of failure, or difficulty managing conflict.
- In children: insecurity, fear of losing the relationship with a parent, or behavioral problems arising from a tense environment.
Having psychological support during these stages can be essential for managing the separation more effectively and protecting the emotional stability of all family members.
Tools for facing difficult divorce
Although every situation is unique, there are resources that can help:
- Maintain respectful communication, even amid conflict.
- Opt for family mediation when possible, to avoid longer court proceedings.
- Seek individual or family psychological support to manage emotions and reduce the impact of the process.
The role of psychosocial assessments in high-conflict divorces
In more complex cases, courts often rely on psychosocial assessment.
What are they? These are technical evaluations conducted by specialized psychologists that assess relevant psychological and social aspects in family court cases.
- What are they used for?
- Determine parental suitability and well-being of the children.
- Recommend the most appropriate custody and visitation arrangements.
- Assess possible situations of violence or psychological manipulation.
- Provide an objective, well-founded report to support the judge in decision-making.
Our service in Marbella
At our psychology clinic in Marbella, we carry out psychosocial assessments with:
- Rigorous and objectivity, maintaining professional impartiality.
- A structured methodology, including interviews, psychosocial tests, and document analysis.
- Absolute confidentiality, always respecting the privacy of those evaluated.
- Court testimony, when required.
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(+34) 672 115 083 / 951 765 549
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