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Parental responsibility agreement in Portugal
Parental responsibility agreements in Portugal: required content, approval, common template errors and later changes.
Read article →Custody order non-compliance in Portugal
Non-compliance with parental responsibilities in Portugal: article 41 proceedings, enforcement, fines, damages and possible modification of the arrangements.
Read article →Child support in Portugal: calculation and non-payment
Child support in Portugal: calculation, annual updates, duration, non-payment, enforcement and the FGADM.
Read article →Divorce costs in Portugal: fees and legal aid
Divorce costs in Portugal in 2026: registry fees, court costs, legal aid and lawyers' fees.
Read article →Joint custody and alternating residence in Portugal
Joint custody and alternating residence in Portugal: legal differences and effects on tax, family allowance and child support.
Read article →Common-law union in Portugal: rights and separation
Common-law union in Portugal: the two-year requirement, proof, rights, inheritance, separation and comparison with marriage.
Read article →Portugal D7 vs D8 vs Golden Visa: which route fits you in 2026
Compare Portugal's D7 and D8 visas and the Golden Visa in 2026: income, investment, residence, family and access to citizenship.
Read article →Portugal Golden Visa costs in 2026: the full breakdown
Portugal Golden Visa costs in 2026: investment, AIMA fees, fund costs, legal fees, documents and renewals.
Read article →Moving to Portugal from the US in 2026
Guide for US citizens moving to Portugal in 2026: D7, D8, Golden Visa, NIF, tax and first steps.
Read article →How long does Portuguese citizenship really take in 2026
Portuguese citizenship timelines in 2026: qualifying periods, registry processing and common causes of delay.
Read article →Portugal Golden Visa funds: requirements and due diligence
Learn how the Portugal Golden Visa by investment funds works: the €500,000 minimum, the required stay in Portugal, current AIMA timelines, and due diligence.
Read article →Portuguese citizenship for children and grandchildren
Learn how to apply for Portuguese citizenship by descent: who is eligible, the required documents, processing stages before the IRN, and FAQs.
Read article →Portuguese nationality law changes in 2026
The amendments to the Portuguese nationality law entered into force on 19 May 2026. See what changed, new timelines, and rules for pending applications.
Read article →Portugal D7 visa 2026: income and documents
Find out how the Portugal D7 visa works in 2026: minimum income requirements, documents, accommodation, the consular process, and grounds for refusal.
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