Legal representation is mandatory when homologating a foreign judgment in Portugal. The process goes through the Court of Appeal, and Portuguese law requires a licensed attorney to intervene.
Read more →When you need a foreign court judgment to produce legal effects in Portugal, one of the first questions is about timing. Learn the real timelines for the review process at the Court of Appeal.
Read more →When you decide to homologate a foreign divorce in Portugal, the first question is: how long will it take? Learn the real timelines and what factors affect the duration of the process.
Read more →If you need a foreign court decision recognized in Portugal, the process must go through the Courts of Appeal. Learn the role of these courts and how the review process works.
Read more →If you need to use a foreign court document in Portugal, you will likely need the Hague Apostille. Learn what it is, when it is required, and how to obtain it.
Read more →When families cross borders, child custody arrangements must follow. If you have a foreign custody order and need it recognized in Portugal, this article explains the process.
Read more →If you are a Brazilian living in Portugal and need to enforce a Brazilian court decision, a lawyer with dual legal training — Portuguese and Brazilian — makes all the difference.
Read more →Whether you have a divorce decree, custody order, or alimony judgment from another country, this complete guide explains how to get it recognized and enforced in Portugal.
Read more →You got divorced in Brazil — perhaps years ago. Now you live in Portugal and need to prove your civil status. Learn whether your Brazilian divorce is automatically valid in Portugal.
Read more →If you hold a foreign court judgment and need to enforce it in Portugal, learn the real costs of the revision process at the Court of Appeal, including court fees and attorney fees.
Read more →Not all foreign judgments are accepted in Portugal. Learn the specific situations in which the Court of Appeal refuses recognition and how to avoid the most common grounds for refusal.
Read more →If you got divorced in Brazil through a notary office — without going to court — and now need to prove your civil status in Portugal, this article explains what you need to do.
Read more →Document preparation is the most critical phase of any foreign judgment homologation process in Portugal. Incorrect or incomplete documents are the main cause of delays and refusals.
Read more →If you need to homologate a foreign judgment in Portugal, one of the first questions is about the investment involved. Learn the real costs of the process, including court fees and attorney fees.
Read more →If you are planning to apply for Portuguese citizenship, one of the first questions is: how much will I invest in this process? Learn all the costs involved and the 2026 changes.
Read more →You submitted your Portuguese citizenship application and now want to know what stage the process is at. Learn how to check online and what each status means.
Read more →A proposal gaining momentum in the Portuguese parliament could radically change the rules for obtaining Portuguese citizenship. Understand what is changing and how it affects your case.
Read more →If you are considering applying for Portuguese nationality — by descent, marriage, naturalization or another route — this guide covers everything: requirements, documents, timelines and costs.
Read more →The Portuguese government has approved a proposal that could significantly change the requirements for obtaining Portuguese citizenship. The main change: residency requirement increases from 5 to 10 years.
Read more →If you have a court judgment issued in another country — divorce, child custody, alimony or any other decision — and need to enforce it in Portugal, this article explains the revision process.
Read more →One of the first questions from those who need to enforce a foreign court judgment in Portugal is about the investment involved. Learn what the revision action costs and what factors affect the price.
Read more →If your Portuguese citizenship process has been stuck at the IRN beyond the legal deadline, there is a judicial solution available. Learn how it works and when to use it.
Read more →Discover how legal actions can speed up your Portuguese citizenship process.
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