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Nobody wants to sit around thinking about what might happen if they become seriously ill or unable to make decisions. It’s, well, a bit morbid. And for most people, it’s something they’d rather deal with “later.” But later isn’t always an option.
That’s where proper planning comes in. Brazil recently enacted the Patient Rights Statute, Law 15.378/26, which includes rule...
Breaking up is hard to do. It’s even harder when there’s a pet involved.
So, who gets the pet after a breakup? Brazil’s Congress has passed a bill to address that very issue. If separating couples can’t reach an agreement on their own, a judge may order joint custody of the pet along with an equitable sharing of expenses.
The proposed rules apply only if the pet w...
A confidential document, accessible only to the person who drafted it and a court, may help reduce a recurring source of family tensions in Brazil. Disputes over who will manage the affairs of a family member who can no longer do so are not uncommon.
As parents age, their children often face difficult decisions about their care. But a legal development may now help limi...
Brazil’s national minimum wage has increased again to keep up with the rising cost of living. Effective January 1, 2026, the minimum amount that a worker must receive increased from BRL$1,518 to BRL$1,621 per month, representing a jump of approximately 6.8%.
Each year, the federal government adjusts the national minimum wage based on economic indicators. The formula typ...