Every Brazilian citizen who gets married abroad is required to register the marriage in Brazil. The law does not establish a specific deadline; however, without registration, the individual may face difficulties renewing a passport, updating their CPF, or even receiving inheritances or purchasing property in Brazil. Currently, the registration can be done either at the Brazilian Consulate closest to your residence or directly in Brazil through a remote process. Below, we expl

The official document proving you have acquired U.S. citizenship through naturalization is the Certificate of Naturalization, issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This is a federal administrative act conducted by USCIS, an agency under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, rather than a court-ordered name change. If your name or surname was changed as part of the formal naturalization process and is explicitly stated on your Certificate of Naturali

Many people believe that in order to get a divorce, it's mandatory to share the couple's assets, which often becomes an obstacle to...

A Brazilian citizen who marries and divorces abroad needs to register both acts (marriage and divorce) in Brazil for several important...