Brazil — Historical Events Description

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Brazil
Event
Pregnancy Support Payments Law Enacted (Law No. 11,804)
Category
Social
Date
2008-11-05
Country
Brazil
Description

This law created rules for “alimentos gravídicos” (financial support during pregnancy). The law allows a pregnant woman to request support to help cover pregnancy-related expenses. It sets how the request can be made and how the support may be decided by a judge. After birth, the support can be converted into child support under the law’s rules. This measure strengthened legal protection for pregnant women and unborn children.