International divorce representation may be required when the marriage, residence, nationality, children, assets or divorce decree involve Brazil and at least one other country.
When legal advice may be useful
- a spouse abroad needs representation in a Brazilian divorce;
- a foreign decree must produce effects before Brazilian authorities;
- Brazilian assets or child-related issues remain unresolved;
- documents and powers of attorney will be issued abroad.
Issues normally reviewed
The work may involve a Brazilian proceeding, recognition of a foreign judgment, direct civil-registry measures or coordinated steps in more than one jurisdiction.
- marriage registration and foreign decree;
- jurisdiction and procedural service;
- children, maintenance and property division;
- apostille, sworn translation and powers of attorney.
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: STJ guidance on foreign judgments, Brazilian Code of Civil Procedure. 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.