Clear legal guidance for people who live between two countries: so that decisions made abroad take effect in Brazil, and for those who have chosen Brazil as their country.
Thiago Cavalcanti · Attorney at Law · Brazilian Bar (OAB/DF) No. 39.777
A practice focused on two subjects, to know every step, document and requirement in depth.
For foreign nationals living in Brazil who wish to become Brazilian citizens. Analysis of the applicable type (ordinary, extraordinary and others), the requirements and documents, and follow-up of the application until the decision.
How it worksSo that a divorce, a custody or child support order, a money judgment or another judgment issued abroad takes effect in Brazil, through the civil registry office or before the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) in Brasília.
How it worksOnline, on business days.
Your time slot is confirmed after the consultation fee is paid.
By video call, in English or Portuguese, to understand your case and the appropriate path.
If there is a service to be hired, you receive a written fee proposal by e-mail.
Attorney at law for more than 13 years, registered with the Brazilian Bar Association, Federal District Section, under No. 39.777, with an office in Brasília, where the Superior Court of Justice sits.
His practice focuses on immigration and international law, especially Brazilian naturalization and the recognition of foreign judgments. He is completing a postgraduate specialization in International Law and advises clients in Brazil and abroad online, in English and Portuguese.
Yes. Consultations are held online, by video call, for clients anywhere in Brazil or abroad. Since the proceedings are electronic, documents are sent digitally and you can follow everything remotely.
In English or Portuguese. You choose the language when booking.
No. A simple uncontested divorce, which only ends the marriage, with no provisions on minor children, custody, support or property, can be registered directly at the civil registry office, and the law does not require a lawyer for this mere registration. Other cases require recognition by the Superior Court of Justice, which can only be requested by a lawyer. Even at the registry office, it is worth checking beforehand whether the judgment really is “simple” and whether the apostille and translation are correct: a mistake sends the request back and delays a new marriage or a property sale.
The application may be filed by the applicant, but having a lawyer from the start brings concrete advantages: the right type and residence period are defined before filing, the documents are checked to avoid requests and denials, and the administrative record is prepared with a possible Federal Court action in mind, should the application be denied.
Book an online consultation of up to 45 minutes, in English or Portuguese, to understand the right path for your situation.