Someone using an aggressive lawyer to make threats or engage in illegal behaviour in Spain — can be serious. While lawyers are supposed to advocate for their clients, there are limits: legal ethics, criminal law, and civil protections. Here’s a detailed breakdown: 1. What counts as illegal or abusive behaviour through a lawyer ⚠ Important: The law distinguishes aggressive… Read More Legal ethics, criminal law, and civil protection
(UK / Spain) Step 1: Preserve Evidence Safely Keep digital or physical copies without putting yourself at risk. Type of Evidence What to Collect / Save Messages / Emails Texts, WhatsApps, Messenger, emails showing threats, pressure, or demands. Include timestamps. Voicemails / Recordings Save threatening calls or voice notes. Check local law before recording. Witnesses Names… Read More Coercion, Threats & Divorce: Evidence Checklist & Support Contacts
Demanding someone drop a court case and threatening they’ll “get nothing” in the divorce unless they do — can amount to coercive/controlling behaviour, threats, blackmail or undue pressure. It can be criminal and it will also affect family/civil proceedings (and the safety of the person pressured). Crown Prosecution Service+1 Below I’ve summarised what that means in practice,… Read More Drop the court case!
Summary When a person is suicidal, pressuring, threatening, shaming, or isolating them to get compliance is not only cruel — it is a form of coercive control that dramatically increases risk of self-harm and suicide. This behaviour exploits vulnerability, amplifies fear and hopelessness, and may be criminal in many jurisdictions. (See legal guidance and evidence… Read More Putting someone under excessive pressure when they are suicidal — coercive control as a weapon
Cross‑border cyber/intrusion cases between the UK and Spain are handled through international cooperation — mainly the Budapest Convention, Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) channels and police cooperation (Europol/Interpol/Eurojust), plus bilateral arrangements — but since Brexit some EU tools (like the European Investigation Order) no longer apply to the UK, so investigations often rely on MLA requests and… Read More Budapest Convention
If you’ve discovered — or suspect — hidden cameras in your home, that is a serious violation of your privacy and possibly a criminal offence in Spain. Below is a clear explanation of what this means legally, what to do immediately, and how to protect yourself emotionally and practically. ⚖️ 1. Legal overview — Why hidden cameras… Read More Legal overview — Why hidden cameras are illegal in Spain
If your husband changes the alarm/lock codes so you cannot access your home, that can be a criminal act in Spain (illegal lockout, coercion, usurpation or related offences). Don’t try to “fix” it by doing anything illegal yourself — take steps to protect your safety and your legal rights. Below I’ll explain what’s likely going on… Read More Illegal lockout, coercion, usurpation or related offences
You can’t legally wipe someone else’s hard drive in Spain without clear lawful authority — doing so is very likely a criminal offence (and creates civil/data‑protection liability). Below I explain why, the likely crimes and penalties, and what to do instead (if you’re the victim). I will not give any instructions on how to carry out destructive acts.… Read More Why wiping someone else’s hard drive is illegal (what the law says)
In Spain, family members can be included in a restraining order if their actions constitute harassment, stalking, or domestic violence. Spanish law provides mechanisms to protect individuals from such behaviors, including those perpetrated by family members. Legal Framework for Protection Under Organic Law 1/2004, victims of domestic violence can request a civil protection order (orden de protección) through Article 544-ter… Read More Legal Framework for Protection
If a spouse is taking legal advice from a struck-off solicitor, this is not viewed favourably by the court. 🧠 Psychological View (Behavioural & Motivational Meaning) From a psychological and relational standpoint, this behaviour can signal several underlying patterns: 🧩 How Courts Integrate These Impressions Judges are not psychologists, but they do notice behaviour patterns.If a spouse repeatedly: the court may… Read More ⚖️ Legal View (Court’s Perspective)
