Bringing Your Foreign Court Decisions to Effect in Brazil

We provide complete support to ensure your foreign family law decisions (divorce, custody, adoption) and commercial judgments are recognized and enforced in Brazil.

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Do you need a foreign judgment to be legally valid in Brazil?


We take care of the entire recognition process for family and commercial decisions, including translation, apostille, and enforcement. Our experienced attorneys—specialized in International, Family, and Business Law—offer confidential and personalized service to provide you with security and efficiency.

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Your Trusted Partner for Foreign Judgment Recognition

With Amorim, you have a highly specialized International Law team guiding you through every step of the recognition process. From family-related cases to commercial disputes, we provide tailored solutions to ensure that decisions made abroad produce full legal effect in Brazil.
You will be assisted by lawyers with extensive experience in the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments. Our multidisciplinary team works with discretion, strategy, and precision—always ensuring confidentiality and offering service in English when needed.

Find out how we can help make this possible for you.

Whether you need to validate a divorce, enforce custody or child support rights, register an adoption, or execute an international arbitral award, Amorim manages the entire process seamlessly. We handle every step—from reviewing your case and verifying international requirements to sworn translations, apostille/legalization, and filing before Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice (STJ)—with careful follow-up until final enforcement. Our specialized approach ensures your foreign judgment becomes a valid and enforceable decision in Brazil, with reduced risks and maximum efficiency.
We make your life in Brazil easier with complete support for foreign judgment recognition. Talk to our team and get started today.
Enforceability in Brazil for your foreign judgment
Legal recognition of divorce and civil status
Enforcement of foreign custody and child support orders
Recognition of international adoptions and family records
Enforcement of arbitral awards and commercial judgments
Protection of assets and property rights in Brazil

Benefits That Guarantee Your Peace of Mind

Step-by-step support, strategic planning, and personalized service designed to help you confidently build your new life in Brazil.
International Law Experts
Professionals with extraordinary experience in global solutions
Multilingual Assistance
Creative and safe solutions to overcome international challenges
Full-Service Guidance
Over 1,500 clients served in more than 40 countriestage of the process

FAQs

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What Is Foreign Judgment Recognition?

It is the legal procedure by which a foreign judgment becomes valid and enforceable in Brazil. This process applies when you need a foreign ruling—such as divorce, custody, child support, civil or arbitral decisions, or monetary awards—to take effect under Brazilian law. For example, it may be required to update civil records, collect debt, or enforce measures against property located in Brazil.

Documents Usually Required

Certified copy of the foreign judgment/decision Certificate of authenticity (Hague Apostille or consular legalization, depending on the country) Sworn translation of the judgment and supporting documents Power of attorney for a Brazilian lawyer Personal documents of the parties and proof of service/notification to the opposing party

Estimated Timeline

The duration varies according to the case and the court. An initial review takes 3–5 business days; preparation and filing, 7–15 business days. Judicial proceedings can last anywhere from a few weeks to several months, depending on complexity and whether the other party contests the process. After reviewing your documentation, we provide a tailored timeline estimate for your case.

Do You Need to Be in Brazil?

No. With power of attorney, our team can handle the entire process on your behalf. We coordinate apostilles/legalizations, translations, and court filings without requiring your physical presence in Brazil.

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