
PRACTICE AREAS
Matrimonial & Family Planning
Guidance on marriage ceremonies, including the drafting of prenuptial agreements, and the transcription of marriages celebrated abroad.
Child Custody & International Relocation
Arrangements for custody and parental responsibility in cross-border situations, including applications to relocate abroad with children.
Legal
Parentage
Establishment and recognition of legal parentage in cross-border contexts, covering paternity recognition and assisted reproduction, including surrogacy arrangements.
Divorce & Division of Assets
Handling of international divorces, whether by mutual consent or through litigation, and the organisation of assets, including those held across multiple countries.
International Child Abduction
The firm's core practice area. Highly specialised and strategic work in international child abduction cases, covering return applications, defence in repatriation proceedings, and risk assessment in international travel situations.
Recognition of Foreign Judgments
Enforcement of foreign court decisions, ensuring they take legal effect in Brazil or Portugal.
Cross-border Child & Spousal Support
Assistance in establishing maintenance for children and/or spouses, as well as enforcing payment when different countries are involved.
Intercountry
Adoption
Support throughout intercountry adoption processes, including liaising with the relevant authorities and ensuring compliance with the legal requirements of each country involved.
Cross-border Family Mediation
Facilitation of mediation processes in international settings, focused on reaching practical, tailored solutions that work for the specific circumstances of each case.
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