top of page


What are the procedures to celebrate a marriage in Portugal between Portuguese citizens and foreigners?
In marriages between Portuguese citizens and foreigners, the same rules apply as to the marriage of two Portuguese citizens. However,...


Can I keep my ex-husband's last name?
The right to a name is a personal right regulated by the personal law of the individual it pertains to (articles 25, 27 nº1, 31 nº1, and...


What happens to the family home after divorce or the end of a de facto union?
The family home is the one where the center of the family life of the spouses (or de facto partners) is permanently, stably, and durably...


I want to end my marriage - what alternatives do I have to divorce?
When marital life reaches a breaking point, the law allows for the end of cohabitation, either by joint or individual decision of the...


Am I legally obligated to give my children an allowance?
An allowance (or weekly allowance) consists of a monetary amount given to the child for them to manage in order to cover their personal...


Children and Missing Minors - What procedures should be followed?
The disappearance of a minor does not necessarily constitute a crime – therefore, it is not subject to the statute of limitations for...


If one spouse sells the couple's common property without the other’s consent, what can the other spouse do?
The common property of the couple consists of all assets that belong to both spouses, which may include movable assets (appliances,...


Can an employer prohibit a romantic relationship between two colleagues?
No! The employment contract implies the idea of "one commands and others obey," meaning that a person is obliged, in return for...


I'm getting a divorce... but I'm pregnant, what should I do now?
According to Article 1884 of the Civil Code, the future father is required to provide financial support to the mother during the...


Can one parent refuse to provide medical care to a child for religious, cultural, or moral reasons?
In the case of a minor child, it should be assumed that they do not have the necessary discernment to make decisions about healthcare....
bottom of page