Private International Law

Private International Law and International Family Law

When life and business cross borders, you need advisors who understand both sides.

Marriages between people of different nationalities, children living in another country, assets held abroad, foreign court decisions that must take effect in Brazil. Situations like these require knowledge of more than one legal system and of the treaties that connect them. Our team acts with technical expertise, sensitivity and efficiency to protect your rights and those of your family, wherever they are.

Private International Law

  • Determination of the applicable law and the competent jurisdiction in cases with foreign elements
  • International contracts and resolution of cross-border disputes
  • Advisory services for individuals and companies with interests in Brazil and abroad
  • Succession and probate involving assets or heirs in other countries

International Family Law

  • International divorce, division of assets and child or spousal support
  • Custody, parenting time and visitation between parents of different nationalities or living in different countries
  • Travel authorization and relocation of children abroad
  • Recognition and registration in Brazil of marriages and divorces performed overseas

International Legal Cooperation

  • Recognition of foreign judgments before Brazil's Superior Court of Justice (STJ)
  • Letters rogatory and direct assistance requests
  • Service of process, notifications and taking of evidence abroad
  • International recovery of child support

International Child Abduction (1980 Hague Convention)

When a child is taken to or kept in another country without consent, every day matters. We act quickly and strategically:

  • Return applications for children brought to Brazil or taken abroad
  • Representation of parents in return proceedings
  • Proceedings before Brazil's Federal Central Authority and the Federal Courts
  • Protection of access rights between parents and children living in different countries

Why Choose Us

We combine technical knowledge of international treaties and foreign law with a human approach, especially in sensitive family matters. Every case receives a tailored strategy and clear communication at every stage.

With offices in Brasília, Recife and São Luís, we are close to Brazil's higher courts and to the central authorities responsible for international cooperation, which allows for direct and more efficient case management.

Does your case involve another country? Contact our team for an initial assessment of the best way forward.