If you divorced abroad in a country that doesn’t belong to the European Union the divorce order must be previously recognized in a court of law before it is valid and enforceable in Portugal. The same applies if your divorce was granted before the 1st March 2001, even if the country belongs to the European Union.

Recognition of Foreign Divorce Decrees

The recognition of foreign divorce decrees follows a legal procedure in a court of law, after which it will be recognized in Portugal. Our team of lawyers represent the petitioner in the lawsuit for the recognition in Portugal of the foreign divorce decrees

Recognition of Foreign Divorce Decrees Fees

Our legal fees are in the amount of €1,200.00 paid in two €600,00 instalments (VAT included). If you wish to hire our service, please pay the first instalment.