Divorced Abroad? In Brazil You May Still Be Married

Got divorced in another country, but your marriage took place or was registered in Brazil? A divorce granted abroad does not automatically change your civil status in Brazil. Until it is recognized and recorded in the Brazilian civil registry, Brazilian records can still show you as married, and that can affect a new marriage, the sale of property and inheritances in Brazil. Read the full article: https://marqueslima.com.br/en/foreign... Chapters: 0:00 Divorced abroad, still married in Brazil 0:59 Simple consensual divorce: straight to the registry 1:49 When the judgment also divided assets 2:04 Property in Brazil must be divided in Brazil 3:20 Dividing by public deed at a notary 4:45 What to do, step by step 6:04 Summary In this video I explain, in plain English, why a foreign divorce is not automatically valid in Brazil, when it can be recorded directly at a Brazilian registry office and when it needs recognition by the Superior Court of Justice (STJ), and what you need to update your marital status in Brazil. Need help with a foreign divorce in Brazil? More about the firm: https://marqueslima.com.br/en/ Brazilian law and paperwork, explained in plain English. I am Luis Lima, a Brazilian lawyer admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) for over twenty-five years. This channel covers Brazilian law only. This video is informational and is not legal advice. It does not create a lawyer-client relationship. For matters under the law of your country of residence, consult a professional licensed there. #Brazil #BrazilianLaw #Divorce #ExpatBrazil #BrazilDivorce