International divorce in Brazil
Divorce, custody and support between people from different countries, with clear guidance on what runs in Brazil, remotely and in your language.
A divorce granted abroad generally produces effects in Brazil after the Superior Court of Justice recognises it (art. 105, I, "i", of the Constitution); an uncontested divorce limited to dissolving the marriage takes effect without that step (art. 961, § 5, of the Code of Civil Procedure). Custody, support and property located in Brazil follow Brazilian law. The work is remote: documents are apostilled and sworn-translated.
OAB/MG 155.242 · Remote service nationwide
Prefer to write? Email us
Most clients abroad write to us. Email crosses time zones, keeps a record and lets you attach documents. We reply in English, usually within one business day (we are in Brazil, UTC−3).
Binational family: the essentials
Divorce: guidance on the competent court and the acts that run in Brazil, based on where you married and live.
Custody and visitation: defined based on where the children live and the Brazilian Civil Code.
Child support: calculation and collection, mindful of the international dimension of the case.
How you appoint a lawyer without travelling
You do not need to come to Brazil, and you do not need a middleman. The appointment is made remotely and the case runs electronically.
Power of attorney
signed where you are. For use in court it is apostilled (Hague Convention, in force in Brazil) and translated by a sworn translator, we tell you exactly which documents are needed.
Documents
identity papers and whatever you have of the case: case number, court, full name, mother's name and date of birth of the person involved.
How the case runs
filings are electronic (PJe, eproc, e-SAJ, SEEU) and hearings can be held by videoconference. You follow the case through the lawyer, in your language.
Scope in writing
what the firm will do, and what it will not, is set out in writing before the work starts.
Frequently asked questions
Can I divorce in Brazil if one spouse lives in another country?
Yes. Service is remote; we advise on the competent court, the acts that run in Brazil and the documents needed. Each case is assessed based on where you married and where you live.
How do custody and child support work across countries?
They are defined based on where the children live and Brazilian rules (Civil Code). We advise on custody, visitation and support, with service in your language.
Do I need to travel to Brazil?
Usually not. The engagement is remote (power of attorney) and much of the process is handled remotely. We honestly explain what requires presence and what does not.
- OAB/MG 155.242, admitted in 2014
- Postgraduate studies in Criminal Procedure (Faculdade Legale)
- Guaxupé (MG), practice throughout Brazil
Write to us
Tell us briefly about your case. A lawyer from the firm replies by email, usually within one business day.