What is foreign judgment homologation?

It is the process by which a court decision issued in another country is recognized and becomes valid in Brazil. Without homologation, the foreign judgment has no legal effect in Brazilian territory.

Where is foreign judgment homologation done?

Homologation must be done at the Superior Court of Justice (STJ). It is a judicial procedure that requires representation by a lawyer registered with the OAB.

How long does judgment homologation take?

The timeframe varies depending on case complexity and the STJ schedule, but it generally takes between 6 to 12 months. Simpler cases without contestation may be faster.

Do I need to translate foreign documents?

Yes, all documents in a foreign language must be translated by a sworn translator and apostilled according to the Hague Convention.

What judgments can be homologated?

Divorces, property division, child custody, alimony, international adoption, paternity decisions and other judgments that do not violate Brazilian public order.

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O que é o reconhecimento de uma sentença brasileira em Portugal?

It is the process through which a court decision issued by a foreign court becomes valid and produces effects in Portuguese territory. Essential for those who divorced abroad and need to regularize their situation in Portugal.

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Casos mais comuns.

Foreign judgment homologation is necessary in various situations. Learn about the most frequent cases:

Divórcio

Divórcio consensual ou litigioso decretado por tribunal brasileiro que precisa produzir efeitos em Portugal.

Partilha de bens

Decisões brasileiras sobre divisão patrimonial. Imóveis situados em Portugal têm regra própria de competência exclusiva dos tribunais portugueses (CPC, art. 63.º, alínea a)).

Most common cases

Divorce
Adoption
Recognition of civil union

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How the process works

Document Analysis

Verification of all documents and the judgment to be homologated.

Apostille

We arrange apostille of documents in the country of origin when necessary.

Filing at the Court of Appeal

Petition and filing of the request at the competent Court of Appeal.

Follow-up

Monitoring the process until the final decision.

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