Letter from the Court: What to do?

Receiving a letter from the court can cause anxiety, especially when the person doesn't know if it's a simple notification, a summons, a seizure order, a summons for a hearing, or a court decision. Often, the greatest risk lies not only in the content of the letter, but in the timeframe that begins [...]

ACT Inspection: Company Rights and Documents That May Be Requested

An inspection by the ACT (Authority for Working Conditions) can occur due to a complaint, sectoral campaign, workplace accident, verification of safety conditions, or control of compliance with labor legislation. For many companies, an inspector's visit generates concern, especially when there is no organized documentation or when there are doubts about contracts, schedules, receipts, workplace safety, or workers [...]

By |2026-07-22T15:00:11+01:00July 30, 2026|Accidents, Compensation and Insurance, Solicitors, Employment Law, Companies and Corporations, Family, Divorce and Parental Responsibilities, Compensation, Nationality, Immigration and AIMA|Comments Off on Inspeção da ACT: direitos da empresa e documentos que podem ser pedidos

Change of residence of a minor to a foreign country: authorization and opposition.

A minor's relocation to a foreign country is a family decision with significant impact. It may arise from professional, family, economic, academic, or personal reasons, but it should not be treated as a simple change of address. When parental responsibilities are shared, this decision may require the agreement of both parents or, in the case of shared responsibilities, the agreement of both parents.

By |2026-07-22T15:00:08+01:00July 26, 2026|Solicitors, Employment Law, Family, Divorce and Parental Responsibilities, Nationality, Immigration and AIMA|Comments Off on Mudança de residência de menor para o estrangeiro: autorização e oposição

Property regimes in marriage: community property, separate property, or acquired property.

The marital property regime is one of the most important asset decisions for those planning to marry in Portugal. Although often treated as a formality, the chosen regime can influence the ownership of assets, liability for debts, asset management, home purchase, business formation, and more.

By |2026-07-22T14:13:00+01:00July 24, 2026|Solicitors, Employment Law, Property Law, Companies and Corporations, Family, Divorce and Parental Responsibilities|Comments Off on Regime de bens no casamento: comunhão, separação ou adquiridos

AIMA has not responded: what to do and when to proceed to court?

When AIMA (Agency for Integration, Migration and Immigration) does not respond to a request for a residence permit, renewal, family reunification, appointment, or issuance of a document, the life of a foreign citizen can be blocked for months. The lack of response can affect work, contracts, travel, access to services, family reunification, and stability in Portugal. The Agency for Integration, Migration and Immigration [...]

By |2026-07-22T15:00:11+01:00July 22, 2026|Solicitors, Employment Law, Property Law, Nationality, Immigration and AIMA|Comments Off on AIMA não responde: o que fazer e quando avançar para tribunal?

Extended Sick Leave: Worker's Rights and Legal Limits

A prolonged sick leave can raise questions about salaries, benefits, holidays, job security, and the possibility of dismissal. For the employee, the concern is not merely clinical. An absence of several weeks or months can impact family income and create uncertainty about returning to the company. In Portugal, illness duly [...]

By |2026-07-22T14:41:09+01:0014th July 2026|Accidents, Compensation and Insurance, Solicitors, Employment Law, Family, Divorce and Parental Responsibilities|Comments Off on Baixa Médica Prolongada: Direitos do Trabalhador e Limites Legais

Permanent partial incapacity: how to calculate compensation

Partial permanent incapacity may be recognised when, following a work accident or occupational disease, the worker is left with a permanent sequela that reduces their ability to work or earn income, without totally preventing them from engaging in professional activity. The calculation of compensation for partial permanent incapacity does not depend solely on [...]

By |2026-07-22T14:41:08+01:007 July 2026|Accidents, Compensation and Insurance, Solicitors, Employment Law, Family, Divorce and Parental Responsibilities, Compensation|Comments Off on Incapacidade permanente parcial: como calcular a indemnização

Disciplinary proceedings at work: what you can do to defend yourself

Receiving a disciplinary process notification at work can cause concern, especially when there is a possibility of suspension, loss of pay, or dismissal. Nevertheless, the initiation of proceedings does not mean that the employee's fault has been proven, nor that the announced sanction will necessarily be applied. In a disciplinary process at work, the [...]

By |2026-07-22T22:37:45+01:002nd July 2026|Solicitors, Employment Law, Tax, Administrative and Environmental Law, Family, Divorce and Parental Responsibilities, Compensation|Comments Off on Processo disciplinar no trabalho: o que pode fazer para se defender

Commercial Contract: Essential Clauses

A well-drafted commercial contract helps transform a negotiation into a clear, predictable, and legally enforceable commitment. By defining obligations, prices, deadlines, and consequences of non-compliance, the document reduces doubts and protects the continuity of business relationships. The essential clauses of a commercial contract depend on the business in question. A distribution agreement does not [...]

Domestic violence: reporting and protection measures

Domestic violence is a serious, often silent reality, which can affect people of different ages, family backgrounds and economic situations. It can happen within marriage, a de facto relationship, a dating relationship, after a separation, between relatives or towards particularly vulnerable individuals. Knowing how to report domestic violence and what measures to [...]

By |2026-07-22T14:33:20+01:0018 June 2026|Solicitors, Employment Law, Criminal Law and Administrative Offenses, Family, Divorce and Parental Responsibilities, Compensation|Comments Off on Violência doméstica: denunciar e medidas de proteção