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Dr. Mauricio Ejchel is an international family lawyer based in São Paulo, Brazil, with more than three decades of experience in complex cross-border disputes. A graduate of the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP), with postgraduate studies in International Relations, he was admitted to the Brazilian Bar in 1995 and founded MF Ejchel International Family Law in 1996. His practice focuses on international child abduction under the 1980 Hague Convention, child custody and relocation, high-stakes international divorce, marital agreements, complex asset division and disputes involving multiple jurisdictions.

Dr. Ejchel represents clients before Brazilian courts and regularly acts as an expert on Brazilian law in foreign proceedings, working alongside international counsel on cases requiring close coordination between different legal systems. He is frequently invited by major television networks and international publications to provide legal analysis on private international law and cross-border family matters. His professional and academic contributions include the Brazil chapters of Chambers Global Practice Guides on Child Relocation and Family Law, reinforcing his standing as a trusted authority in international family disputes involving Brazil.

Recognized in the Child Relocation 2025–2026 Brazil guide as a trusted reference in cross-border family matters involving Brazil.
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The April 2026 Bulletin of the Association of Lawyers of São Paulo (AASP) has just been released, featuring an interview with Dr. Mauricio Ejchel on conflict of laws and the determination of the applicable law in cross border cases.
Authored by Dr. Mauricio Ejchel, the Manual on International Child Abduction is freely available to researchers and practitioners seeking a technical understanding of the legislation governing cross-border abduction cases, covering the 1980 Hague Convention, Decree 3.413/2000, and the interpretation of Article 13 exceptions.
Journal Article
My Child Has Been Abducted to Brazil: Overview of the 1980 Hague Convention
By Dr. Maurício Ejchel · MF Ejchel IFL Review
Abstract: Introductory overview of wrongful removal and retention, habitual residence, return proceedings, and the role of Central Authorities in Brazil under the 1980 Convention.
Ref: ME-IFL-HC-OVERVIEW
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HCCH Guide to Good Practice Part VI: Article 13(1)(b)
By Dr. Maurício Ejchel · MF Ejchel IFL Review
Abstract: Doctrinal analysis of Part VI, focusing on grave risk, domestic violence contexts, undertakings, protective measures, and decision-making structure.
Ref: ME-IFL-HC-GGP6
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The Impact of Domestic Violence on Article 13 of the 1980 Hague Convention
By Dr. Maurício Ejchel · MF Ejchel IFL Review
Abstract: Analytical overview of domestic violence allegations under Article 13(1)(b), evidentiary thresholds, protective measures, and Brazilian judicial practice.
Ref: ME-IFL-HC-DV13
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Precautionary Injunctions in International Child Abduction Cases in Brazil
By Dr. Maurício Ejchel · MF Ejchel IFL Review
Abstract: Urgent relief in Hague proceedings, including travel restraints, passport retention, interim custody, and coordination with Central Authority measures.
Ref: ME-IFL-HC-INJ
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Brazil's New Era in Child Abduction Cases
By Dr. Maurício Ejchel · MF Ejchel IFL Review
Abstract: Structural changes in Brazilian handling of return proceedings, emerging standards, procedural consistency, and strategic implications for applicants and respondents.
Ref: ME-IFL-HC-NEWERA
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Statistics on Child Abduction and the Hague Convention
By Dr. Maurício Ejchel · MF Ejchel IFL Review
Abstract: Data oriented view of international child abduction dynamics, return rates, timing variables, and strategic insights derived from statistical patterns relevant to Brazil related cases.
Ref: ME-IFL-HC-STATS
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