Psychosocial and legal perspectives of marital breakdown: with special emphasis on Spain

The book provides a comprehensive overview of the psychosocial and legal aspects of divorce with special reference to the situation in Spain, addressing the grounds for divorce and its impact on parents and children. Theoretical approaches are applied that take into account the psychosocial conditions and the Spanish legislation. Subsequenty, an empirical analysis of preferred custody arrangements reveals some of the current problems that are associated with a joint custody regime. Lastly, the suitability of divorce mediation is examined within the framework of the Spanish legislation. The interdisciplinary approachto the mass phenomenon of divorce with a focus on the psychosocial and legal conditions in Spain Insights into the new legislation in Spanish family law and the socio-economic conditions associated with divorce Representative empirical study of verdicts in Spain divorce appeals cases in relation to joint parental custody INDICE: 1 Grounds for Divorce.- 2 Factors Influencing Ex-spouses' Adjustment to Divorce.- 3 Post-divorce Adjustment of Children and Adolescents.- 4 Characteristics and Problems of Custody Arrangements.- 5 Divorce Mediation.- Conclusion.- References.

• ISBN: 978-3-642-13895-9
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 300
• Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés