International family law matters connect Brazil with another country through nationality, residence, marriage, children, assets or a foreign judgment.
When legal advice may be useful
- a family member resides outside Brazil;
- a foreign order must be recognised or enforced in Brazil;
- children, maintenance or assets are located in different countries;
- foreign documents must be used before Brazilian authorities.
Issues normally reviewed
The first step is to define the relevant countries, authorities, applicable procedure and the exact effects required in Brazil, without assuming that one proceeding resolves every issue worldwide.
- jurisdiction and service of process;
- recognition or direct registration of foreign decisions;
- apostille, legalisation and sworn translation;
- coordination of family, property and succession matters.
Documents and case preparation
Documents vary according to the matter. An initial review may require identity and civil-status certificates, Brazilian or foreign court orders, property records, financial information, communications and certified translations.
Related Brazilian family-law matters
This issue may need to be coordinated with other Brazilian family-law services, particularly when one case combines children, maintenance, property, civil records or international proceedings.
Official legal references
Official references: Brazilian Code of Civil Procedure, STJ guidance on foreign judgments. The application of each provision depends on the facts, jurisdiction and relief required.
Legal assistance in Brazil
For an individual assessment, use the contact page. Telephone +55 (51) 3369-3360; WhatsApp 0800-9999100. This page provides general information and is not a legal opinion for a particular case.