Position: Coordinator, Family and Divorce Lawyer
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Languages: Portuguese, English (working proficiency)

About Nuno

Nuno Cardoso Ribeiro is one of Portugal’s foremost authorities in Family and Divorce Law, with over two decades of distinguished experience. A family and divorce lawyer, accredited family mediator, author, and lecturer, Nuno has dedicated his career to helping families navigate complex emotional and legal challenges with clarity, empathy, and professionalism.

He is registered with both the Portuguese Bar Association (since 2000) and the Brazilian Bar Association – São Paulo (since 2015). Nuno holds a Law degree and postgraduate qualifications in Family Law (FDUL) and Administrative Litigation (UCP). His multidisciplinary legal background enables him to approach each case with analytical precision and human understanding.

Leadership & Professional Affiliations

• Chairman of the Board of Directors – AAFC (Family and Children’s Lawyers Association)
• Fellow – International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL)
• Member – Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA)
• Member – AIJUDEFA (Asociación Internacional de Juristas de Derecho de Familia)
• Member – Family Law Committee, Fédération des Barreaux d’Europe (FBE)

Professional Background

Nuno’s expertise spans all aspects of family, divorce, and child law. As a registered family mediator with the Portuguese Institute of Family Mediation, he brings a calm, solution-focused approach to high-conflict disputes, encouraging amicable resolutions whenever possible. His legal work frequently involves complex divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, international family matters, and parental responsibility disputes.

He is also an experienced speaker and lecturer in Family and Labour Law, often invited to national and international conferences and professional seminars to discuss family law reform, parental rights, and modern family structures.

Author & Thought Leadership

Nuno is a published author and thought leader in Family Law. His books, “(Quase) Todas as Minutas da Jurisdição da Família e das Crianças” and “Sou Madrasta ou Padrasto… e agora?”, are highly regarded resources for both legal professionals and the public, offering practical and empathetic guidance on modern family issues.

He is also a regular columnist in national and regional newspapers, where he publishes articles on divorce, co-parenting, children’s rights, and evolving family dynamics in Portuguese society.

Areas of Expertise

• Divorce and separation (mutual and contested)
• Child custody, residence, and visitation rights
• Parental responsibility and co-parenting disputes
• Spousal and child maintenance
• International family and child abduction cases
• Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
• Collaborative law and family mediation
• Inheritance and family asset protection

Public Recognition

Nuno’s commitment to justice, clarity, and compassion has earned him widespread respect among clients, peers, and the broader legal community. His work as both an advocate and educator has helped shape public understanding and legal best practice in Portugal’s family law landscape.