[3] Marina's father Paulo worked odd jobs for Pablo Picasso (such as a chauffeur) and did not spend a lot of time with his immediate family.

"[5] Paulo did not work regularly, so Marina and her brother grew up struggling both emotionally and financially despite their grandfather's proximity and enormous wealth.

[7] In 1957, Pablo Picasso sued unsuccessfully for custody of Marina and Pablito on the grounds that their environment was “degrading to their health and morality.”[8] He did not succeed, although the court did mandate regular visits by a social worker.

"[10] Visits to Picasso's home in early childhood were infrequent, but memorable as part of 'la bande' (the gang) of close in age young family members.

[15] Despite the wealth Pablo Picasso left behind, the immediate family could not afford Pablito's funeral, so the burial expenses were paid for with donations from friends.

[16] Picasso did not leave a will, which initiated contention amongst family members and their representatives (widow Jacqueline and children Claude, Maya, Paloma and grandchildren Marina and Bernard).

Marina's foundation also funded well digging in Vietnam, sent food to orphanages, purchased medical equipment for hospitals and gave out farming subsidies and scholarships.