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Did you obtain a court decision abroad relating to divorce, child custody, child support, inheritance, or a monetary claim? A very common question is whether that decision is automatically valid in Brazil. In most cases, the answer is no! For a foreign decision to produce effects before Brazilian authorities, a recognition procedure before the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) — known as Homologação de Decisão Estrangeira (Recognition of a Foreign Judgment) — is normally required. What Is the Recognition of a Foreign Judgment? Recognition is the procedure used so that a decision issued by a foreign court can be recognized in Brazil. In other words, it is through this procedure that the Brazilian judiciary verifies whether that decision can produce effects within national territory…

We are pleased to introduce the new Anaya Advocacia website, a space designed to bring the firm even closer to its clients, partners, and visitors. In addition to bringing together information about our practice and professional experience, this new digital space was designed to make access to relevant, up-to-date legal content easier. We believe legal knowledge should be shared clearly and accessibly. Many important decisions in personal, family, and business life involve legal aspects that deserve preventive attention and proper guidance. For this reason, we created this blog as a permanent channel for information and reflection on topics that affect the daily lives of individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and companies. Starting now, we will publish regular content on topics related…