A parent dies owning an apartment in Rio, a bank account in Sao Paulo, and shares in a Brazilian company, while the children live in Florida, Lisbon, and London. That is when brazilian wills stop being a theoretical estate planning
Botinha & Cabral - Hague Convention
The Botinha & Cabral - Hague Convention blog, published by Botinha & Cabral, focuses on legal issues related to international family law, particularly involving cross-border marriages, annulments, custody, and relocation. It covers cases of marriage annulment due to defects in consent or legal impediments, international shared custody arrangements, and disputes over parental rights such as travel authorizations and document issuance for children. The blog addresses challenges faced by multicultural families navigating different legal systems, including parental alienation and international child abduction. It also discusses the practical aspects of international relocation of children and the judicial processes involved in resolving conflicts between parents living in different countries.
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Guide to Hague Convention Brazil Cases
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A child leaves Brazil for what one parent believes is a short trip. The other parent says the child is not coming back. In that moment, the legal issue shifts quickly from family disagreement to an international case. This guide…
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What Social Paternity Means in Brazil
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Parental Alienation in Brazil Explained
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Spousal Support in Brazil Explained
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