Brazilian maintenance proceedings require an individual assessment of the recipient’s needs, the financial circumstances of the persons responsible and proportionality. There is no single percentage that determines every case.
When legal advice may be useful
- a child or former spouse needs maintenance in Brazil;
- one parent lives abroad or receives income in another country;
- an existing amount must be reviewed or enforced;
- direct payments and recurring expenses must be documented.
Issues normally reviewed
The analysis considers actual expenses, income and resources, direct contributions, currency and payment logistics, and any existing Brazilian or foreign order.
- evidence of housing, education, health and daily costs;
- income, tax and banking records;
- parenting time and expenses paid directly;
- jurisdiction, service abroad and enforcement options.
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.