Relação parental na situação de divórcio/ separação conjugal

Abstract

The marital separation/divorce process is usually associated with health problems and psychological maladjustment of the family members. The quality of the relationship between former spouses after marital separation has been viewed as one important aspect for the adjustment of the members of the divorced family. The purpose of the present study is to describe the current relationship between separated/divorced parents and to examine how some aspects of the separation experience influence the pattern of the parental relationship. We present also some proposals for educational, therapeutic and legal interventions that can contribute to the well being of those families.