
The present qualitative and exploratory study aimed to understand the positioning of lawyers in processes of dissolving conjugal bonds involving child custody disputes, analyzing the strategies employed and the influences shaping their decisions. Interviews were conducted with 13 lawyers, selected using the "snowball" sampling technique. The analysis revealed that lawyers initially adopt a conciliatory approach, seeking to minimize emotional impacts and prioritize the best interests of the children. However, external pressures, such as client resistance and the adversarial nature of the judicial system, often lead to more combative repositioning throughout the process. Harré and Van Langenhove's positioning theory was utilized to understand how lawyers adjust their strategies according to case demands. Among the challenges identified are emotional strain, the economic and emotional influence of clients, and the complexity of interpersonal relationships in family disputes. Finally, the findings suggest that lawyers who adopt a more mediative role can minimize negative impacts on children and promote more peaceful and sustainable resolutions. These results reinforce the need for collaborative and interdisciplinary practices, with technical and psychological support, to reduce the harm caused by litigation. Future studies could explore how lawyers' positioning directly affects family dynamics and the mental health of the parties involved, contributing to public policies and practices that benefit the judicial system, professionals, and, above all, families