New Civil Code in the Senate: see the changes in marriage and inheritance
Senate speeds up vote on new Civil Code with changes in marriage, inheritance, and filiation. Check out the controversial points of Rodrigo Pacheco's project.
TL;DR
- The Senate is fast-tracking a new Civil Code, aiming for approval before the end of 2026.
- Proposed changes include unilateral divorce in notary offices, simplifying marriage formalities.
- Spouses may lose their status as necessary heirs, allowing exclusion from inheritance via will.
- The code aims to consolidate 'rent-a-womb' (gestation by substitution) but prohibits commercial use.
- Access to the biological donor's identity for children born via assisted reproduction will be restricted.
- Concerns exist about the speed of the process and lack of transparency, potentially facilitating fraud.