Family Law — Brazil / United Kingdom

Get Divorced in Brazil Without Leaving the United Kingdom

Bar-admitted Brazilian attorneys handle your judicial or extrajudicial divorce remotely — no travel required. We manage the entire process in Brazil while you stay in the UK, and deliver apostilled documents valid for UK immigration, remarriage, and legal purposes.

Licensed Brazilian attorneys
100% remote — no travel to Brazil
English-speaking team
Documents apostilled for UK use

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Which Type of Divorce Do You Need?

Brazilian law recognises two paths to divorce. The right one for you depends on whether both spouses agree and whether there are minor children or unresolved disputes over assets.

Most common

Extrajudicial Divorce (Consensual)

For couples who agree on the divorce and its terms, with no minor or incapable children involved. Handled through a notary office (cartório) in Brazil via power of attorney — faster and lower cost.

  • Both spouses agree on separation and terms
  • No minor children or pending pregnancy
  • Typically resolved in weeks, not months
  • Can be finalized entirely by power of attorney

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When there’s disagreement

Judicial Divorce (Contested)

Required when spouses disagree on terms, there are minor children, or there are disputes over assets, custody, or support. Filed in Brazilian family court; we represent you throughout — we’ll guide you through this.

  • Disagreement on terms, assets, or custody
  • Minor or incapable children involved
  • One spouse cannot be located or refuses to cooperate
  • Full court representation, still handled remotely

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The Process

How It Works — Entirely From the UK

Four steps, no travel to Brazil required at any stage.

1

Free Case Assessment

We review your situation and confirm whether judicial or extrajudicial divorce applies.

2

Power of Attorney

You sign a Power of Attorney (Procuração) in the UK, notarised and apostilled, authorizing us to act on your behalf.

3

We File in Brazil

Our attorneys handle the notary or court process in Brazil while you receive regular updates in English.

4

Apostilled Documents

You receive final divorce documents, apostilled and translated for use with UK authorities.

Preparation

Documents You’ll Likely Need

Exact requirements depend on your case. This is a general starting checklist.

Brazilian marriage certificate (Certidão de Casamento)
Valid identification (passport / RG)
Proof of current address in the UK
Power of Attorney (we prepare this for you)
Children’s birth certificates, if applicable
Any prior agreement on assets or custody, if applicable

Why Brazil Legal Group

Handled by Attorneys Who Know Both Systems

01

Bar-admitted in Brazil

Licensed Brazilian family law attorneys, experienced with cases involving clients living abroad.

02

Built for clients in the UK

Communication in English, UK time-zone friendly scheduling, and guidance on apostille and translation requirements.

03

No surprises on cost

Clear, upfront explanation of fees and timeline before you commit — provided during your free case assessment.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to travel to Brazil to get divorced?

No. Through a Power of Attorney, the entire process — judicial or extrajudicial — can be completed while you remain in the United Kingdom.

My spouse and I no longer live together — aren’t we already divorced?

Not under Brazilian law. If your marriage was registered in Brazil, it remains legally valid there until a formal divorce is completed, even if you’ve separated in the UK.

Will my Brazilian divorce be recognised in the United Kingdom?

Once apostilled under the Hague Convention and properly translated, Brazilian divorce documents are generally recognised by UK authorities, including the General Register Office. Recognition can depend on how the divorce was obtained — judicial or extrajudicial — so we’ll confirm exactly what applies to your case.

How long does the process take?

Extrajudicial (consensual) divorces are typically resolved in a matter of weeks. Judicial (contested) divorces take longer and depend on the specifics of the case.

Ready to Resolve Your Divorce in Brazil?

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