Costs in Portugal
Costs for court fees, appeals and alternative dispute resolution
Case study |
Court |
Appeals |
ADR |
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Initial fee |
Transcription fees |
Other fees |
Initial fee |
Transcription fees |
Other fees |
Is this possible in such cases? |
Cost |
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Case A |
EUR 306 |
EUR 306 |
Yes. Mediation may take place with a view to reaching one of the agreements required for the divorce to be handled by the civil registry office (see note) |
EUR 50 |
Note: If a couple agree to divorce by mutual consent, this will come before the courts only if there is no agreement on one of the following issues: division of assets, exercise of parental responsibility, maintenance (alimony) or the future of the family home.
If there is agreement on these subjects, divorce proceedings will take place at the Civil Registry Office (conservatória do registo civil) subject to a single fee of EUR 280.
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