Divorcing in Brazil: How Assets Are Divided
Protect your property under Brazilian law
Por Lucas Ribeiro Cavalcante — OAB/CE 44.673
Divorcing in Brazil: How Assets Are Divided
Protect your property under Brazilian law
Por Lucas Ribeiro Cavalcante — OAB/CE 44.673
If you are a foreigner divorcing in Brazil, Brazilian courts have exclusive jurisdiction over all assets located here—regardless of your nationality.
50%
The legal split of all assets acquired during marriage under Brazil's default property regime.
✘ Mito
My spouse's name isn't on the deed, so the property is solely mine.
✓ Verdade
Under the default regime, assets bought during marriage are split 50/50 anyway.
Dica
Without a prenuptial agreement, Brazil's default 'Comunhão Parcial' applies. Assets owned before marriage remain yours, but everything built together is split.
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Understanding Brazilian international private law is the only way to avoid losing what you worked hard to build.
Locate all property deeds
Identify bank accounts & investments
Consult a cross-border family lawyer
Navigate your international divorce with confidence and protect what is yours.