By Elena Giannattasio, International Family Lawyer (New York & San Francisco), Multi-Jurisdictional Divorce, PLLC
Multi-Jurisdictional Divorce, PLLC provides expert insight on Brazilian family law, particularly in matters involving international child custody and cross-border child abduction.
Our experience includes matters involving complex jurisdictional disputes, Hague Convention considerations, and enforcement challenges requiring a sophisticated understanding of both Brazilian law and international family law frameworks.
Our firm’s expertise:
- Handling international family law matters involving Brazil
- Collaboration with experienced Brazilian family lawyers
- In-depth legal research into Brazilian custody, relocation, and abduction law
- Advising parents facing urgent cross-border custody and abduction crises
We represent parents whose children were wrongfully removed to or retained in Brazil, coordinating closely with local counsel to pursue strategic, time-sensitive solutions grounded in Brazilian law and international treaty obligations.
We represent clients in a wide range of international family law cases involving Brazil, including:
- International prenuptial and postnuptial agreements with a Brazilian connection
- Divorce matters involving Brazil-based spouses, assets, or jurisdictional issues
- International child abduction cases to and from Brazil
- Child custody and international relocation disputes involving Brazil
- Expert legal opinions and testimony concerning Brazilian family law and international child abduction
Our approach combines global legal insight with local enforcement realities, always focused on protecting children, preserving parental rights, and restoring legal stability across borders.