When formalizing the stable union, the couple has the same rights as a marriage registered in a notary’s office (Credit: prostooleh/freepik)
The stable union, in addition to formalizing the relationship of a couple that has been together for some time, continuously and publicly, can help one of the two to have access to benefits such as health insurance, death pension from the INSS, alimony and inheritance. .
According to article 1.723 of the Civil Code, some elements are necessary to characterize a stable union. In addition, to recognize this type of relationship, it is necessary that it is a lasting relationship and that it has the purpose of constituting a family – being valid for homosexual relationships as well.
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Stable union at the registry office
By formalizing this type of relationship in a notary’s office, it is possible to have the same rights as a marriage in the partial community of property regime. Which means that everything the couple builds or acquires during the period they are together will be divided in the event of separation.
It is also possible to opt for another stable union regime, but the information on which regime will be adopted must be in the contract signed between the two parties.
The documents required in this case are:
- CPF;
- ID;
- Proof of residence;
- Civil Status Certificate (issued within 90 days).
Upon registration, the couple’s marital status remains unchanged, being recognized as single.
Documents for stable union
It is possible to register the stable union contract in a notary’s office, however the document is not mandatory for the relationship to be recognized. Other clues can help give legal support to a couple’s stable condition.
Proof of the couple’s common assets, the existence of children and other evidence of family constitution are also indications of a stable union.
See what documents are required to prove stable union:
- Income Tax Declaration in which one of the two was declared as a dependent;
- testamentary provisions;
- Birth certificate of children, if any and resulting from the relationship;
- Power of attorney or guarantee reciprocally granted;
- Joint bank account;
- Registration in association of any nature where the interested party is listed as a dependent of the insured;
- Insurance policy stating the insured as the insurer and the person concerned as its beneficiary;
- Treatment form at a medical care institution in which the insured person is responsible;
- Deed of purchase and sale of property by the insured on behalf of the dependent;
If none of these documents are available, you will need to prove the stable union in court and with the help of a lawyer. Witnesses and social media posts with public statements and photos that prove the couple’s routine can help.
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