A divorce connected with Brazil may involve a Brazilian spouse, a marriage registered in Brazil, assets located in the country, children living in Brazil or a foreign judgment that must produce legal effects before Brazilian authorities.
When legal advice may be useful
- one spouse is Brazilian or currently resides in Brazil;
- the marriage took place abroad but has effects in Brazil;
- the couple owns real estate, companies or other assets in Brazil;
- the divorce also concerns children, maintenance or property division.
Issues normally reviewed
The legal review considers jurisdiction, the available judicial or consensual route, the marital property regime, documents issued abroad and the measures required before Brazilian courts or registries.
- marriage certificate and registration status in Brazil;
- nationality and current residence of each spouse;
- children, maintenance and parenting arrangements;
- assets in Brazil and recognition of foreign decisions.
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, 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.