Is it hard to Divorce in Brazil?

If you’re a gringo who wants to divorce your Brazilian husband/wife, know that this article will explain briefly to you about divorce in Brazil.

The Divorce Need to Happen in Brazil?

If you are married in Brazil, you can only divorce in Brazil.

If you’re married in the USA, you need to divorce in the USA.

Is it Hard to Divorce in Brazil?

Happily, it’s not hard to divorce.

A reason is not needed for your decision; your partner doesn’t need to agree to your choice of divorce. The simple aim of divorce by one can make it happen.

Also, the judiciary in Brazil is very modern, in such a way that all files happen in the digital software programs of the Brazilian judiciary system. The notary’s offices also work in that way.

You will basically need a will to divorce, a good lawyer and some documents.

Does it take a while?

Yes. Like any other formal procedure, a divorce in Brazil can take a while, even if you’re doing it administratively.

In “international” divorces this occurs especially because of the Power of Attorney.

Certainly, different countries have different specifications and procedures for formalizing a power of attorney to another country, and the search and procedure can delay the process.

Any Brazilian Lawyer can do It?

Technically, yes. Any lawyer from any part of the country can do the divorce.

In some countries the attorney can only work in the state they have passed the exam. Brazil doesn’t work like that.

However, if you and your partner are both in agreement about the terms of the divorce, I highly recommend a lawyer who can talk and communicate in English, since the attorney will represent the interest of you both.