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Learn how assets located abroad may be treated in a divorce in Brazil, including jurisdiction, division of marital property and foreign divorce judgments.

International Divorce: How to Have a Foreign Divorce Recognized in Brazil, When Civil Registry Registration Is Enough and When STJ Recognition Is Required.

Moving abroad with a child from Brazil requires the other parent's consent or a court order. See how to formalize it and the risks of leaving without it.

Understand what international child abduction is, how the Hague Convention works in Brazil, key deadlines, exceptions to return, and what to do if this has happened to your child.

International travel has become increasingly common among Brazilian families. However, when parents are separated or divorced, conflicts and disagreements may arise regarding their children’s travel abroad. Sometimes there is an express refusal; in other cases, the other parent remains silent after being asked for consent or simply says, “I’ll think about it,” without ever providing a response. When the parents cannot reach an agreement, the lack of consent may prevent the ch

It is very common for parents to believe that, when the parent responsible for paying child support moves abroad, collecting the payments becomes nearly impossible. After all, if the parent is living in another country, how can the Brazilian courts reach them and enforce their obligation? The good news is that distance does not erase this responsibility. It is precisely to address these kinds of challenges and ensure the protection and well-being of children and adolescents t