Taborda Lima & Advogados Associados

Practice areas

Wealth, Family and Succession

Divorce from a marriage performed abroad

Divorce from marriages performed outside Brazil requires attention to international and local laws.

This process is essential to ensure that the parties' rights are respected, especially in cases involving multiple jurisdictions or estates distributed across different countries.

In addition, it is a delicate matter, as it often involves child custody, division of assets and other aspects that require prompt and fair resolutions. Understanding the legislation applicable in each case is fundamental to avoid complications and ensure that all parties are properly represented.

In an international context, coordination between the judicial authorities of the countries involved is indispensable to ensure the validation and enforcement of legal decisions. This allows the divorce to have practical effects in all relevant jurisdictions, preserving rights and promoting legal stability.

This type of proceeding is particularly relevant for couples who own businesses, real estate or other assets outside Brazil. It provides a basis for decisions to be made clearly and objectively, reducing uncertainty and promoting a fair dissolution of the union.