Area of law · Portugal

Family Law in Portugal

4 registered lawyers in Portugal handle family law in English — 12 services, offices in 4 cities. Open a service to see what it involves in Portugal, or write to a lawyer.

Services
12 services
Lawyers
4 lawyers
Cities
4 cities

Family Law services in Portugal

  • Child Custody Disputes

    4 lawyers

    Who it is for This service is for parents who disagree with the other parent about custody (who the child lives with and who makes decisions) and visiting time. These disputes often come during a painful divorce or…

  • Divorce

    4 lawyers

    This service is for people who want to end their marriage in Lithuania. It covers people from abroad who live in Lithuania and Lithuanians who live in other countries. Ways to divorce Both partners agree. One partner…

  • Enduring Power of Attorney: Guardianship

    4 lawyers

    Guardianship means a court gives someone the legal right to look after another person's personal and money matters when that person cannot do so themselves. This service is for families with a relative who, because of…

  • Marriage Registration

    4 lawyers

    Who it is for People who married in another country and now want the marriage recorded in this country. They usually have a link to the country, as a citizen or resident. If the marriage is not recorded, it may not be…

  • Modification Child Support or Alimony Agreements

    4 lawyers

    Who it is for Parents who want to change an existing child support agreement (money paid to help raise a child) because their situation has changed. This may be a drop in income, a change in who the child lives with…

  • Register Foreign Divorce

    4 lawyers

    Who it is for This service is for people who were divorced in another country and need that divorce officially accepted in the country. You may need this to marry again there, or to enforce child support, meaning money…

  • Distribution of Marital Assets

    3 lawyers

    This service is for English-speaking people in Spain who are divorcing or legally separating and need to divide what they own. Spanish law has two main systems for married couples' property: Shared property (sociedad…

  • Paternity Suit

    3 lawyers

    A paternity suit is a court case to establish who a child's father is. Raising a child brings moral and growing financial duties, so disputes can arise about whether a man is really the father, especially after a short…

  • Prenuptial Agreements

    3 lawyers

    What it is A prenuptial agreement, often called a prenup, is a written contract a couple signs before marriage or a civil partnership. It sets out how money, property and debts will be split if the relationship ends in…

  • Restraining Orders

    3 lawyers

    A restraining order is a court order that tells a person to keep away from someone, for example from their home, work or other places they often go. Being a victim of violence abroad can be especially hard without…

  • Child Visitation Rights

    2 lawyers

    Who it is for After a separation or divorce, contact with the children can become a problem. In recent years the family courts have been more willing to let relatives see the children even when those relatives do not…

  • Parental Abduction of Child

    1 lawyer

    This service is for a parent whose child has been taken out of the country by the other parent without the right to do so. This is known as parental child abduction. It is a very painful situation, and the…

4 lawyers for family law in Portugal

The best first — by clients' ratings and cases handled. Write to any of them — the reply comes from the lawyer, without obligation.

Goncalo, lawyer in Lagos

Goncalo

Lawyer · Lagos, Portugal

  • 54 cases handled
  • 7+ years in practice
  • English, Spanish, Portuguese, French
  • Degree in Law, Universidade de Lisboa
Contact Goncalo
Elsa, lawyer in Lisbon

Elsa

Lawyer · Lisbon, Portugal

  • 642 cases handled
  • 29+ years in practice
  • English, Portuguese
  • Law, Autonoma University Lisbon
  • 4.9(11 reviews)
Contact Elsa

Where in Portugal

The cities where these lawyers have their offices.

What clients say about Portugal

  • There were many unforeseen problems because of Covid and recent changes in requirements in Portugal, but the lawyer did a great job in seeing things through in these difficult times. The assistance was excellent.
    — Russell
    04 Mar 2021
  • I was pleased with the lawyer's knowledge and professionalism in a delicate case; the English was flawless.
    — John
    05 May 2026
  • I liked that they spoke English. The lawyer was attentive, helpful and easy to communicate with.
    — Fil
    03 Mar 2021

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