When a marriage ends between people with significant wealth, the process goes far beyond an emotional matter.

It is financial. It is corporate. And often it is urgent.

⚠️ What enters the division — and what does not

Under the partial community of property regime — the default under Brazilian law — assets acquired during the marriage are, in principle, divided equally.

📌 What may be divided:

• Company quotas opened during the marriage
• Profits accumulated and distributed during the marital period
• Real estate purchased with work income
• Investments made throughout the union

✅ What typically is not divided:

• Assets received as inheritance or gift
• Assets acquired before the marriage
• Assets protected by a valid prenuptial agreement

🔍 4 Critical Points When a Business Is Involved in Divorce

1. Valuation of company quotas The company's value is not what the partner believes — it is what an accounting expert determines. That figure changes everything in negotiation.

2. Separation of personal and corporate patrimony Companies with mixed personal-business management create serious vulnerabilities. Documentation matters enormously.

3. Compensation with other assets In many cases, the company can be preserved by offering the spouse equivalent assets — properties, financial investments, private pension plans.

4. A well-drafted agreement A consensual divorce with rigorous drafting prevents future disputes over what was or was not distributed. The cost of a good agreement is almost always lower than the cost of litigation.

💡 The Best Protection Starts Before Marriage

A prenuptial agreement defines, before the "I do," how assets will be treated in case of separation. Anyone who has — or plans to have — a business should seriously consider this instrument.

Andrade & Cintra Advocacia handles divorces with patrimonial complexity with discretion, technical precision, and a focus on preserving what you built.

👉 Speak with a specialist: andradecintra.com.br