Brazilian law recognises marriage and the legal institution commonly known as a stable union (união estável). Their formation, evidence and property effects must be assessed according to the facts and documents.
When legal advice may be useful
- a foreign national plans to marry in Brazil;
- a couple needs to formalise or document a stable union;
- the property regime or a prenuptial agreement must be reviewed;
- a marriage celebrated abroad must be registered or used in Brazil.
Issues normally reviewed
The review addresses civil-status documents, property arrangements, registration, recognition of foreign documents and potential family or succession effects.
- birth, divorce and marriage certificates;
- prenuptial agreement or stable-union contract;
- property owned before and during the relationship;
- apostille, sworn translation and Brazilian registration.
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 Civil Code, 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.