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Every service has its own process, paperwork and estimated timeline set out in writing in the proposal. All of it carried out in Brazil by our team — you travel neither to Brazil nor to the consulate.

2.000+International clients served
2.500+Cases handled in Brazil
14 yearsPrivate International Law
19 yearsPracticing law in Brazil
Living together, not married?

Stable union and dissolution

Recognition or dissolution of your union in Brazil, with effect on property, inheritance and pension rights. With no document, the union does not exist under Brazilian law.

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Divorced abroad?

Foreign divorce recognition

Recognition of your divorce so you can update your marital status, remarry and sell property in Brazil. Until it is recognized, you are still married in Brazil.

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Married in the United States?

Foreign marriage registration

Your American marriage recorded in Brazil, with effect on marital property, inheritance and retirement. Unregistered, it produces no effect in Brazil.

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Foreign spouse or relative?

Citizenship and residency for foreigners

Residence authorization and naturalization for foreigners with family, work or property ties to Brazil. Marrying a Brazilian grants no automatic citizenship.

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Inheritance or property?

International probate

Probate and division of estate assets with heirs abroad, including apostille and sworn translation. Left undone, it only accrues cost and tax.

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Ever worked in Brazil?

Brazilian social security benefits

Retirement, survivor and disability benefits for those who contributed in Brazil and live in the United States. Social security never calls you. The claim must come from you.

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Document valid in both countries?

International document legalization

Apostille, sworn translation and legalization, in both directions between Brazil and the United States. With no apostille, your document is void outside its home country.

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Need to sign in Brazil?

Power of attorney from abroad

Property sales, banking, probate and representation before Brazilian registries, with no plane ticket. A badly drafted power of attorney is refused, and the deal dies.

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Getting married?

International prenuptial agreement

A marital property regime designed for those with life, family and assets in two different countries. With no agreement, the default statutory regime applies.

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Assets in both countries?

International asset protection

Structuring and protecting assets between Brazil and the United States: property, companies and succession. Assets in two countries with no structure means double the risk.

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We also handle Tell us about your case →
  • Citizenship for a child born abroad
  • Recognition of foreign judgments
  • Marital status and name change
  • International adoption and custody
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