How to Register a Brazilian Divorce in Portuguese Civil Registry
If you obtained your divorce in Brazil and now live in Portugal, getting a court recognition of your divorce is only the first step. Learn how to register it.
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Court Fees for Foreign Judgment Review: Updated Values
One of the most common questions about homologating a foreign judgment in Portugal is: how much will I pay in court fees? Learn the updated values.
Read more →Complete Guide: Getting a Foreign Divorce Recognized in Portugal
Got divorced in Brazil or another country and need it to be valid in Portugal? This guide explains the step-by-step process of foreign divorce recognition at the Court of Appeal.
Read more →Step by Step: Documents for Foreign Judgment Recognition in Portugal
Documentation is the most critical phase of the recognition process. See the complete checklist of documents, how to get the Hague Apostille, certified translation, and certificate of finality — and the mistakes that cause delays.
Read more →Can You Marry in Portugal Without Recognizing Your Foreign Divorce? The Answer Is No
Want to marry in Portugal but got divorced abroad? Without formal recognition of the foreign divorce by the Court of Appeal, the marriage cannot happen. Learn why and what to do.
Read more →International Child Custody: How to Recognize a Foreign Decision in Portugal
Have a child custody decision from another country and need it to be valid in Portugal? Learn how recognition works at the Court of Appeal and why it is essential for school enrollment, medical decisions, and travel.
Read more →Portugal's New Foreigners Law (2026): What Changed and How It Affects You
Law 61/2025 has fundamentally reformed Portugal's immigration rules. Learn what changed for visas, residence, citizenship, and deportation — and how to protect your rights.
Read more →Registration of Brazilian Divorce in Portuguese Civil Registry: Practical Guide
After the Court of Appeal confirms the foreign divorce judgment, the next step is registering it in the Portuguese civil registry. Learn how it works.
Read more →Recognition of Foreign Divorce in Portugal: When Is It Mandatory?
If you obtained your divorce in a foreign country and intend to live, remarry, or manage assets in Portugal, recognition is mandatory in most practical situations.
Read more →How to Homologate a Brazilian Divorce in Portugal Step by Step
If you obtained your divorce in Brazil and now live in Portugal, your divorce is not automatically recognized. Here is the complete step-by-step homologation process.
Read more →Review and Confirmation of Foreign Judgments: Articles 978 to 985 of the CPC
The regime for review and confirmation of foreign judgments in Portuguese law is established in Articles 978 to 985 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Read more →Homologation of Foreign Judgments in Portugal: Everything You Need to Know
Do you have a court judgment from another country and need it to have legal effects in Portugal? Learn everything about the homologation process.
Read more →Recognition of Foreign Judgments in Portugal: Complete Guide 2026
If you have a court judgment issued in another country and need it to produce effects in Portugal, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know.
Read more →Foreign Alimony in Portugal: How to Enforce It
When a foreign court decrees an alimony obligation and the debtor resides in Portugal, the creditor faces a cross-border enforcement challenge. Learn how to solve it.
Read more →Division of Assets in Foreign Divorce: Do You Need to Homologate in Portugal?
When a couple divorces abroad and there are assets in Portugal, the division of property decreed by the foreign court may need formal recognition.
Read more →Homologate a Child Custody Judgment in Portugal: What You Need to Know
When a foreign court has decreed child custody arrangements, making that decision effective in Portugal requires a formal homologation process.
Read more →Foreign Paternity Recognition in Portugal: How to Homologate
When a paternity recognition was established abroad, it needs to go through a specific process to produce legal effects in Portugal.
Read more →How to Recognize a Brazilian Common-Law Partnership in Portugal
The Brazilian common-law partnership (união estável) is a legal institution that does not exist in Portuguese law. Learn how to make it recognized in Portugal.
Read more →Homologation of Foreign Adoption Judgment in Portugal for Nationality
When an adoption was decreed abroad, its effectiveness in Portugal depends on a specific procedure: the homologation of the foreign adoption judgment.
Read more →Do You Need a Lawyer to Homologate a Foreign Judgment in Portugal?
Legal representation is mandatory when homologating a foreign judgment in Portugal. The process goes through the Court of Appeal, and Portuguese law requires a licensed attorney to intervene.
Read more →How Long Does Foreign Judgment Review Take in Portugal?
When you need a foreign court judgment to produce legal effects in Portugal, one of the first questions is about timing. Learn the real timelines for the review process at the Court of Appeal.
Read more →How Long Does It Take to Homologate a Divorce in Portugal? Real Timelines
When you decide to homologate a foreign divorce in Portugal, the first question is: how long will it take? Learn the real timelines and what factors affect the duration of the process.
Read more →The Role of Portuguese Courts of Appeal in Foreign Sentence Review
If you need a foreign court decision recognized in Portugal, the process must go through the Courts of Appeal. Learn the role of these courts and how the review process works.
Read more →Hague Apostille for Court Documents Bound for Portugal
If you need to use a foreign court document in Portugal, you will likely need the Hague Apostille. Learn what it is, when it is required, and how to obtain it.
Read more →Recognizing Foreign Child Custody Orders in Portugal
When families cross borders, child custody arrangements must follow. If you have a foreign custody order and need it recognized in Portugal, this article explains the process.
Read more →Brazilian Lawyer in Portugal: Expert in Foreign Sentence Recognition
If you are a Brazilian living in Portugal and need to enforce a Brazilian court decision, a lawyer with dual legal training — Portuguese and Brazilian — makes all the difference.
Read more →How to Get a Foreign Court Decision Recognized in Portugal
Whether you have a divorce decree, custody order, or alimony judgment from another country, this complete guide explains how to get it recognized and enforced in Portugal.
Read more →Is Your Brazilian Divorce Valid in Portugal?
You got divorced in Brazil — perhaps years ago. Now you live in Portugal and need to prove your civil status. Learn whether your Brazilian divorce is automatically valid in Portugal.
Read more →How Much Does It Cost to Enforce a Foreign Judgment in Portugal?
If you hold a foreign court judgment and need to enforce it in Portugal, learn the real costs of the revision process at the Court of Appeal, including court fees and attorney fees.
Read more →When Does Portugal Refuse to Homologate a Foreign Judgment? Grounds for Refusal
Not all foreign judgments are accepted in Portugal. Learn the specific situations in which the Court of Appeal refuses recognition and how to avoid the most common grounds for refusal.
Read more →Is a Brazilian Extrajudicial Divorce Valid in Portugal?
If you got divorced in Brazil through a notary office — without going to court — and now need to prove your civil status in Portugal, this article explains what you need to do.
Read more →Documents Required to Homologate a Foreign Judgment in Portugal
Document preparation is the most critical phase of any foreign judgment homologation process in Portugal. Incorrect or incomplete documents are the main cause of delays and refusals.
Read more →How Much Does It Cost to Homologate a Foreign Judgment in Portugal in 2026?
If you need to homologate a foreign judgment in Portugal, one of the first questions is about the investment involved. Learn the real costs of the process, including court fees and attorney fees.
Read more →How Much Does Portuguese Citizenship Cost? (2026 Changes)
If you are planning to apply for Portuguese citizenship, one of the first questions is: how much will I invest in this process? Learn all the costs involved and the 2026 changes.
Read more →How to Check the Status of Your Portuguese Citizenship Application
You submitted your Portuguese citizenship application and now want to know what stage the process is at. Learn how to check online and what each status means.
Read more →Portuguese Citizenship Taking Too Long? Understanding the 5 to 10 Year Change Proposal
A proposal gaining momentum in the Portuguese parliament could radically change the rules for obtaining Portuguese citizenship. Understand what is changing and how it affects your case.
Read more →Portuguese Nationality Process: The Definitive Guide
If you are considering applying for Portuguese nationality — by descent, marriage, naturalization or another route — this guide covers everything: requirements, documents, timelines and costs.
Read more →URGENT: Government Approves Proposal Requiring 10 Years of Residency for Citizenship
The Portuguese government has approved a proposal that could significantly change the requirements for obtaining Portuguese citizenship. The main change: residency requirement increases from 5 to 10 years.
Read more →How to Enforce a Foreign Court Judgment in Portugal
If you have a court judgment issued in another country — divorce, child custody, alimony or any other decision — and need to enforce it in Portugal, this article explains the revision process.
Read more →Foreign Judgment Review Action in Portugal: Costs and Process
One of the first questions from those who need to enforce a foreign court judgment in Portugal is about the investment involved. Learn what the revision action costs and what factors affect the price.
Read more →Judicial Action to Speed Up Portuguese Citizenship: Complete Guide
If your Portuguese citizenship process has been stuck at the IRN beyond the legal deadline, there is a judicial solution available. Learn how it works and when to use it.
Read more →How to Speed Up Portuguese Citizenship
Discover how legal actions can speed up your Portuguese citizenship process.
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